Technical Director - Design Management (Sports)

About the role

AECOM's Building Engineering team in Brisbane is looking for a multi-disciplinary Design Manager to join its Sports Infrastructure practice. The role shapes technical strategy, defines client requirements and leads integrated design teams across major sports projects. It suits a leader who can manage the full design team and deliver cohesive, high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and integrate large multidisciplinary design teams, coordinating architecture, civils, structural, MEP, fire, security, acoustics and specialist consultants
• Act as the primary client interface, extracting operational requirements and turning them into technical briefs
• Own the front-end design strategy, including project execution plans, technical assurance processes, risk registers and programme controls
• Manage programme, commercial and governance obligations in line with DSC or framework requirements, and maintain compliance with Defence standards, security protocols and regulations
• Chair design reviews, resolve cross-discipline conflicts and ensure buildability, safety and long-term asset performance

Required profile

• Ideally 20+ years' experience, with a strong technical background before moving into design management or multidisciplinary project leadership
• Degree in Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical or Structural Engineering with appropriate memberships and registrations
• Proven track record delivering complex sports infrastructure projects (stadiums, major sports precincts)
• Experience leading full design teams and acting as Design Manager or Consultants Representative to clients
• Understanding of programme control, commercial risk, technical governance and various contractual frameworks

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work
• Up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year and flexible public holidays
• Professional development, study leave and global career opportunities