Education Systems Design Director - Multidisciplinary Leader

Ministry Of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director to lead design and delivery for complex building projects in Auckland's Buildings & Places team. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, influence project outcomes and drive client relationships across healthcare, aviation, defence, education and commercial sectors.

The role offers leadership of a high-performing team, mentoring engineers and shaping project strategies in a global network. Join us to deliver impactful infrastructure with scale.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a building-services, engineering consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Proven ability to lead complex building projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client, commercial and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design and delivery on complex building projects.
• Bring together engineering, architectural and specialist disciplines to solve complex challenges.
• Lead design outcomes, programme, commercial performance, quality and risk.
• Work directly with clients and build long-term relationships.
• Lead, mentor and develop senior engineers and emerging leaders.
• Support major bids, proposals and business development.
• Connect clients and project teams with AECOM's wider technical expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Project management

Client relationship

Stakeholder influence

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director to lead design and delivery for complex building projects in Auckland's Buildings & Places team. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, influence project outcomes and drive client relationships across healthcare, aviation, defence, education and commercial sectors.

The role offers leadership of a high-performing team, mentoring engineers and shaping project strategies in a global network. Join us to deliver impactful infrastructure with scale.