Technical Director - Ports & Marine

Company Description“AECOM has always been so supportive of my career development. From a graduate in the Transport Planning team to my current role as Transport Team Lead – Auckland, AECOM has given so many opportunities to grow. The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different.” – Sarah Whitehouse, Transport Team Lead, Auckland NZCome and grow with us.

As the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation grows, AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Specialising in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, we also restore and upgrade aging infrastructure. We support public and private clients in moving people and goods sustainably, with a strategic focus on renewable energy and the electrification and decarbonisation of transportation.

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Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Director level candidate for our Ports & Marines to join our team in Perth, Australia. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in marine infrastructure projects across the region.

How you’ll make a difference:

Lead and deliver large-scale, technically complex structural engineering projects for ports and marine infrastructure, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Provide strategic technical direction and leadership across project life cycles, mentoring engineers at all levels to support capability development and succession planning.

Ensure rigorous compliance with local and international maritime codes and standards, while proactively managing risk and safety considerations.

Build and sustain strong client and stakeholder relationships, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-impact engineering solutions.

Champion innovation in structural design, drive continuous improvement in quality assurance processes, and represent the company as a thought leader through industry publications, conference presentations, and professional forums.

Qualifications 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.  Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive:

Extensive experience (ideally more than 15 years) in structural engineering, with significant experience in ports and marine projects, adhering to ANZ standards. Recognised qualification (Bachelor of Engineering Technology or Similar) with a track record in delivering major Ports and Marine projects. Proven project management and extensive design experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Track record of technical expertise delivering Ports and Marine projects.

Advanced knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices, particularly in marine environments.

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

Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Continuous learning and growth -…