ANZ Design Manager Opportunities

AECOM is a recognised leader in Transport across Australia and New Zealand, partnering with government and industry to shape safer, more connected, future-ready cities and regions. We plan, design, and deliver complex infrastructure across rail, roads, bridges, stations and multi-modal networks.

With a strong and growing pipeline of transport infrastructure throughout Australia and New Zealand, we are expanding our Design Management capability across the region.

Join AECOM’s industry leading Transport business and contribute to complex and city-shaping programs. Our teams deliver across four core sectors:

• Bridges, Structures and Ports
• Highways
• Transport Planning and Aviation
• Rail and Transit

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary network of specialists across ANZ and globally, working in a culture that values knowledge-sharing, participation and professional growth.

We have multiple opportunities for experienced Design Managers with strong engineering backgrounds and proven delivery experience across any of these business areas. You can be based in any of our key offices including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead the design delivery of complex transport infrastructure projects from concept to IFC
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage interfaces across rail, road, bridges and structures
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders and provide clear communication on progress and risks
• Champion design governance, safety in design, compliance and digital engineering standards
• Manage project scope, timeframes, budgets and quality outcomes
• Mentor and grow our next generation of engineers and technical specialists

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Background in Engineering with experience in rail, road or major transport infrastructure design delivery
• Tertiary engineering qualifications (CPEng or working towards highly regarded)
• Strong understanding of design processes, risk management and technical assurance
• Skilled in preparing design deliverables and leading quality reviews
• Confident communicator who builds strong relationships and enjoys collaboration
• A proactive problem solver with a positive approach to challenges and change

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
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.