Company Description Come grow with us. AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey. Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description
AECOM’s Highways team in Perth is continuing to grow as we deliver a strong pipeline of major transport infrastructure projects across Western Australia. With ongoing opportunities through the Main Roads WA Engineering and Technical Services (ETS) panel, major road and highway upgrades, and broader infrastructure investment across the state, we are looking for an experienced Design Manager to help lead the delivery of complex multidisciplinary transport projects. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role working across significant highway and road projects that are shaping the future of transport connectivity across WA and ANZ.



You’ll work alongside highly respected technical leaders while leveraging the strength of AECOM’s national and global design network. How you’ll make a difference
- Lead the design management and delivery of major highways and road infrastructure projects across Western Australia and ANZ
- Manage multidisciplinary design teams across highways, drainage, pavements, structures, utilities, traffic and ITS disciplines
- Take accountability for project scope, programme, commercial performance, technical delivery and client outcomes
- Coordinate project delivery across Perth, interstate and global teams to successfully deliver complex infrastructure programs
- Act as a trusted client interface, building strong relationships with Main Roads WA and key transport infrastructure stakeholders
- Drive collaboration across design and delivery teams to ensure high-quality, innovative and constructable outcomes
- Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance across project teams while supporting capability growth within the Highways business
- Contribute to business development, strategic pursuits and future work winning opportunities across the WA market Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive
- Proven experience as a Design Manager, Project Manager or Senior Engineer within highways or major transport infrastructure projects
- Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams across complex road and highway projects




- Demonstrated experience delivering projects for Main Roads WA or similar transport authorities
- Solid understanding of highways design standards, project delivery frameworks and infrastructure governance requirements
- Experience managing project scope, programme, risk, commercial performance and technical coordinationExcellent stakeholder engagement and client management capability
- A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing high-performing teams
- Relevant engineering qualifications and professional registration or pathway toward registration 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
- 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. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committ

📌 Roads & Highways Design Manager (Bunbury)
🏢 AECOM Australia
📍 Bunbury