Senior Designer - Creative Lead & Mentor (Hybrid)

Wundermanthompson; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays

Descripción de la vacante

AECOM is seeking a Technical Design Manager - Bridges, Structures + Ports in Australia. You will lead design packages for major infrastructure projects across bridges and marine structures, coordinating structural, civil, geotechnical and temporary works inputs with a global network of experts.

You will act as the design lead for selected packages, ensuring scope, program and quality are met while delivering construction-ready solutions and strong client interface.

Formación

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Proven experience delivering design on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong coordination of multidisciplinary inputs across structural, civil, geotechnical, marine and temporary works.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the delivery of design packages across bridges, marine/ports structures and civil works.
• Act as design lead for allocated packages with accountability for scope, program, quality and delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs to deliver integrated and construction-ready solutions.
• Serve as the interface between design, construction and client teams to ensure alignment on methodology and constructability.
• Drive communication and collaboration across internal teams, JV partners, contractors and stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Design package delivery

Stakeholder management

Educación

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Technical Design Manager - Bridges, Structures + Ports

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

You’ll be joining a well-established and growing team delivering a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects across bridges and ports and marine structures. With a mix of secured projects and upcoming opportunities across ANZ, the team is busy, well-connected and continuing to build momentum in the market. You’ll work alongside experienced technical leaders and multidisciplinary specialists, supported by a broader national and global network, giving you both depth of expertise and consistent project exposure.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead the delivery of design packages across major infrastructure projects, including bridges, marine/ports structuresand associated civil works
• Act as the design lead for allocated packages, accountable for scope, program, qualityand successful delivery outcomes
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs (structural, civil, geotechnical, marine, temporary works) to deliver integrated and construction-ready solutions
• Serve as the key interface between design, constructionand client teams, ensuring alignment on methodology, staging, and constructability
• Drive strong communication and collaboration across internal teams, JV partners, contractorsand stakeholders

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline)
• 10–15+ years’ experience delivering design on major infrastructure projects (bridges, ports/marine, heavy civil)
• Proven experience leading design packages through full project lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design and delivery
• Strong background coordinating multidisciplinary inputs (structural, civil, geotechnical, marine, temporary works)
• Experience operating in complex project environments (e.g. alliances, JVs, design & construct)
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian standards and design frameworks

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the landon which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders – past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well‑being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

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