Perth Major Transport Project Director

Arup; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Paid parental leave

Birthday leave

Annual leave loading

International mobility opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Interest-free solar energy and bicycle

Novated car leasing

Employee retail discounts

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup in Perth is seeking a Design Director/Project Director to lead the delivery of major transport infrastructure across highways, rail, maritime and aviation. You will steer multi-disciplinary teams through conception, bid strategy, design, and construction support, with a focus on Alliance and Design and Construct delivery models.

This leadership role requires Chartered engineers, strong commercial acumen, and proven ability to build senior client relationships.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering and Chartered membership of Engineers Australia or equivalent
• Significant consulting experience in the design and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across multiple stages of the project lifecycle
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary project teams and experience delivering through Alliance and Design and Construct procurement models
• Strong commercial capability across work winning, contract negotiation, scope, programme, budget, risk, profitability and project financial performance
• Ability to build senior client and partner relationships, communicate effectively in technical and non-technical environments, and mentor and develop others

Responsibilities

• Lead the bidding, design and delivery of large-scale transport infrastructure projects, coordinating disciplines and resources to achieve safe, innovative and technically excellent outcomes
• Own project commercial outcomes, including work winning, contract negotiation, scope, programme, budget, risk, profitability and financial performance
• Build trusted relationships with clients and delivery partners, representing Arup with credibility and supporting growth across targeted transport sectors
• Provide clear leadership, coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback to develop project teams and build capability for future major opportunities
• Contribute to the current and future performance of the WA business through strong project delivery, strategic thinking and collaborative leadership

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Chartered membership of Engineers Australia

Job description

Arup in Perth is seeking a Design Director/Project Director to lead the delivery of major transport infrastructure across highways, rail, maritime and aviation. You will steer multi-disciplinary teams through conception, bid strategy, design, and construction support, with a focus on Alliance and Design and Construct delivery models.

This leadership role requires Chartered engineers, strong commercial acumen, and proven ability to build senior client relationships.