Technical Director – Environment and Planning

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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 h 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.

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Job Description "Our new national Environment business line is helping us collaborate better across Australia and New Zealand. The opportunities to lead complex market leading multi-disciplinary projects are genuinely exciting. I’m so proud of the growth we have achieved." Liz Thornton, Sector Director ANZ, Impact Assessment and Permitting What will your legacy be? Are you excited to be part of the renewable energy transition, or keen to influence city shaping projects or passionate about delivering environmental solutions on some of Australia’s most significant projects?

If so, we would love to hear from you! We are a passionate team of environmental impact assessors working within an organisation creating meaningful change both in Australia and around the globe.  Our team is made up of ten environmental impact assessors and we are looking for a Technical Director to join us and lead environmental impact assessments for projects across renewable energy, transmission, transport (road/rail/ports/air), water, and industrial sectors.

Our enviable EIS portfolio includes the first offshore wind farm EIS in Australia; longest road tunnel EIS in Australia and the first place based EIS for an infrastructure project in NSW.
Join our NSW IAP team in a senior leadership role where you will set the technical direction, build trusted client partnerships and drive growth across sectors such as Energy and Transport. How you’ll make a difference  Act as a senior technical leader and strategic adviser to clients, providing clear, practical guidance across complex approval pathways. Take accountability for the performance, growth and ongoing development of the Sydney EIA team.

Lead and deliver major projects from pursuit to completion, including shaping bids, winning work and positioning the team for what comes next. Strengthen capability across the group by mentoring consultants and lifting technical and commercial confidence. Apply deep knowledge of State and Commonwealth EIA requirements while balancing risk, programme and client outcomes. 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. Proven experience delivering environmental projects in NSW and strong understanding of the relevant planning and approval pathways Ability to take on Project Director responsibilities, managing scope, schedule, budget and risk Growing or established leadership capability, with a track record of guiding teams and supporting others Strong technical foundation, ideally with REP accreditation or progress towards it, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications Additional Information Why you’ll…