Director – Structural Engineering Lead I Energy

About the role

AECOM is recruiting a Director-level Structural Engineering Lead for its energy practice, based in Docklands. The role provides expertise in structural engineering for transmission and distribution projects, developing cohesive design solutions and technical frameworks for a diverse range of structural needs in the energy sector. It suits a structural engineer who wants to work on major, complex projects and also has scope to mentor and coach the next generation of structural engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and solutions for client and project structural engineering queries on energy and power infrastructure, acting as the local point of contact for technical assurance, project verification and sign-off.
• Support project delivery across technical verification, design governance, risk management and commercial requirements.
• Advocate for local client needs, working with remote teams and building client relationships as a trusted advisor, including running workshops with client technical teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Contribute structural engineering inputs and timeframes to project proposals and business development.
• Work with the local team and manager to support technical learning, mentoring and development of others.
• Ensure delivery excellence and governance across structural engineering components, maintaining quality, safety, digital innovation and client satisfaction.
• Champion collaboration and operational efficiency through enterprise workshare, change initiatives and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Experienced technical lead in structural engineering with a strong track record across diverse energy projects, site requirements, scales and geographies.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience across power, civil, pylon, substation or related projects is highly desired.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept to delivery.
• Registration on the National Engineering Register in Australia (e.g. RPEV or RPEQ), ideally supported by a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent international accreditation.
• Commercial judgement and client relationship skills, and a passion for mentoring others.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, with hybrid work options.
• Purchase of up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Flexible public holidays.