Associate Director - Design Manager, Water Infrastructure

- Full-time
- State/Province: Western Australia
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
- Business Line: Water
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
- Operating Group: International
- Primary Location: AU - Perth, WA - 58 Mounts Bay Road

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With 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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Due to significant contract awards within our Australia and Current Zealand Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure group and are currently searching for a Design Manager to join the team, based in our Perth office.

The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range to both internal and external clients, delivering projects across water and wastewater treatment, civil infrastructure, and defence sectors.



From concept design to design delivery partnerships and design and construct solutions, we prioritise sustainable outcomes that benefit both our clients and the communities they serve.

How you’ll make a difference:

- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary water infrastructure design across major projects, ensuring successful delivery
- Manage scope, programme, resources, budgets and technical outputs to meet quality, time and compliance requirements
- Provide design leadership across all disciplines and oversee delivery from concept through to construction
- Collaborate with clients, project managers and teams to resolve issues and align technical and commercial outcomes
- Contribute to bids and methodology development while mentoring team members and fostering high-performance practices.

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.

The qualities that help you thrive

- A successful track record in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to outstanding quality standards.
- Proven experience in design management, overseeing the planning, design, and execution of projects.
- Experience in and a strong understanding of water infrastructure including in pipes, pumps, or treatment systems, as well as exposure to key water infrastructure clients within WA.




- Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including contractors, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to understand how various systems, processes, and stakeholders interconnect, ensuring seamless integration and a bigger-picture approach.
- A relevant tertiary qualification.

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.

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