Senior Technical Director, Defence Design Management

Aecom; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave

Flex public holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is looking for an experienced Technical Director level Design Manager to lead the design and delivery of a major defence infrastructure project in Adelaide. You will head integrated teams across Australia and the UK to ensure design quality and successful outcomes on a safety-critical programme.

With NSQEP capability, you’ll apply expert leadership, mentor engineers, and develop NSQEP capability across the programme while engaging key clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; postgraduate qualifications prized.
• 25+ years delivering complex defence/nuclear or highly regulated projects.
• Chartered status or recognised professional membership desirable.
• Experience in NSQEP framework or equivalent capability encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams across Australia and the UK.
• Provide technical leadership for design across complex processes and safety areas.
• Guide design integration, resolve technical issues and manage risks.
• Support the Design Lead with planning, advisory input and senior forums.
• Mentor engineers, build NSQEP capability, and foster nuclear safety culture.
• Build client relationships and identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Nuclear safety culture

Discipline integration

Education

Engineering degree

Postgraduate qualifications

Chartered status

Job description

AECOM is looking for an experienced Technical Director level Design Manager to lead the design and delivery of a major defence infrastructure project in Adelaide. You will head integrated teams across Australia and the UK to ensure design quality and successful outcomes on a safety-critical programme.

With NSQEP capability, you’ll apply expert leadership, mentor engineers, and develop NSQEP capability across the programme while engaging key clients and stakeholders.