Strategic Design & Engineering Leader

Stats Nz; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Professional development support

Job summary

AECOM seeks an Associate Director to lead design and engineering leadership in the Buildings & Places team in New Zealand. You will drive multidisciplinary design leadership, manage complex projects and coordinate multiple disciplines with a focus on delivering integrated solutions for clients.

You will mentor senior engineers, lead major bids, and nurture long-term client partnerships while leveraging AECOM's global network for delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a building-services, engineering consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience leading complex building projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client, commercial and project management skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and bring people together.
• Interest in developing people and growing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Multidisciplinary leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

People development

Education

Engineering or built environment degree

Job description

AECOM seeks an Associate Director to lead design and engineering leadership in the Buildings & Places team in New Zealand. You will drive multidisciplinary design leadership, manage complex projects and coordinate multiple disciplines with a focus on delivering integrated solutions for clients.

You will mentor senior engineers, lead major bids, and nurture long-term client partnerships while leveraging AECOM's global network for delivery excellence.