Aviation Lead

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.

• 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.

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, FAA, IATA and ICAO.

• 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, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

ReqID: J

Business Line:
Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area:
Engineering

Work Location Model:
Hybrid