Technical Design Manager - Bridges, Structures + Ports

- Full-time
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
- Business Line: Transportation
- Work Location Model: On-Site
- Operating Group: International
- Primary Location: AU - Sydney, NSW

Work with Us. Change the World.

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 at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in outstanding 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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

You'll be joining a well-established and growing team delivering a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects across bridges and ports and marine structures. With a mix of secured projects and upcoming opportunities across ANZ, the team is busy, well-connected and continuing to build momentum in the market. You'll work alongside experienced technical leaders and multidisciplinary specialists, supported by a broader national and global network, giving you both depth of expertise and consistent project exposure.





How you'll make a difference

- Lead the delivery of design packages across major infrastructure projects, including bridges, marine/ports structuresand associated civil works
- Act as the design lead for allocated packages, accountable for scope, program, qualityand successful delivery outcomes
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs (structural, civil, geotechnical, marine, temporary works) to deliver integrated and construction-ready solutions
- Serve as the key interface between design, constructionand client teams, ensuring alignment on methodology, staging, and constructability
- Drive strong communication and collaboration across internal teams, JV partners, contractorsand stakeholders

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.

- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline)
- 10-15+ years' experience delivering design on major infrastructure projects (bridges, ports/marine, heavy civil)
- Proven experience leading design packages through full project lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design and delivery
- Strong background coordinating multidisciplinary inputs (structural, civil, geotechnical, marine, temporary works)




- Experience operating in complex project environments (e.g. alliances, JVs, design & construct)
- Strong understanding of relevant Australian standards and design frameworks

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.

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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 pri

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