Pavements Technical Director - Hybrid Lead, Global Impact

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Technical Director, Pavements to join our Melbourne or Sydney team and lead pavement engineering across major infrastructure programs. This role will influence design choices, mentor engineers and drive the growth of our pavements capability across Australia and New Zealand.

You will combine hands-on technical involvement with strategic leadership, shaping solutions for complex pavement challenges, while delivering value to clients and ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with 20+ years' pavement experience in a consulting environment.
• Deep technical expertise in pavement design, evaluation, rehabilitation, materials and construction methodologies.
• Strong track record delivering complex pavement projects across aviation, highways, ports, defence or heavy-duty infrastructure.
• Thorough knowledge of Australian standards, design methodologies and pavement investigation techniques.
• Chartered status and RPEQ registration, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Experience providing technical assurance, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing project scope, budgets and risk.
• Strong client relationships and the ability to translate specialist expertise into clear advice and successful project opportunities.
• A collaborative leadership approach and a commitment to developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead pavement engineering on major infrastructure projects, providing technical direction across flexible and rigid pavement design, materials, rehabilitation and construction.
• Undertake independent technical reviews and oversee the quality of designs, specifications and engineering reports.
• Advise clients on complex pavement challenges, translating investigation findings and technical analysis into practical recommendations.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to manage design interfaces, technical risks and project delivery requirements.
• Strengthen client relationships, identify opportunities and lead the technical development of proposals and bids.
• Mentor engineers and technical leaders, building specialist knowledge and sound engineering judgement within the team.
• Help shape the growth of AECOM's pavements practice through capability development, knowledge sharing and collaboration across our national and global network.

Skills

Pavement design

Aviation pavements

Project leadership

Technical reviews

Client advisory

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Technical Director, Pavements to join our Melbourne or Sydney team and lead pavement engineering across major infrastructure programs. This role will influence design choices, mentor engineers and drive the growth of our pavements capability across Australia and New Zealand.

You will combine hands-on technical involvement with strategic leadership, shaping solutions for complex pavement challenges, while delivering value to clients and ensuring high-quality