Aviation Lead Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Engineering

Company Description

'I enjoy working for the AECOM Aviation Team as it offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects alongside great people and clients, in a dynamic environment that leverages our truly global capabilities and supports my continued professional growth.' Duncan Price - ANZ Aviation Client Director

Come grow with us.

AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.

Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , #
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Job Description

We are looking for a leader who is experienced in Aviation and/or Pavements to lead our Aviation & Pavements team in Melbourne. In this role you will lead a team of engineers to win and deliver projects for clients including major road authorities, international and regional commercial airport clients, and for the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces’ portfolio of airfields.

What will a day in this role look like:

Lead, manage and inspire our team in a range of aviation and pavement projects in Melbourne and across ANZ.

Drive technical excellence across our ANZ Aviation portfolio.

Develop business growth opportunities with AECOM’s Clients and construction partners, working together with the Aviation Growth Director and other client partners.

Participate in the development and execution of our ANZ Aviation business strategy.

Participate in AECOM’s Global Aviation Technical Academy and the Aviation Tech Ex group.

Active involvement in the Aviation Technical Practice Group, comprised of a network of 850+ peers around the globe.

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.

Ideally 15+ years’ experience in airside infrastructure engineering design, aviation pavement design, pavement condition assessment and evaluation.

Experience in interpreting, organising, executing and coordinating the development, capture and delivery of major aviation and transport infrastructure projects.

Experience in project delivery and leadership as Project Director and/or Project Manager, Design Management and construction phase services monitoring across disciplines.

Demonstrated client relationship management, with strong communication skills and an ability to positively influence those around you.

Comprehensive knowledge of standards and guidelines from different organizations and authorities including CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), IATA (International Air Transport Association) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)

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

Reward and recognition programme and long service awards

Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities,…