Technical Director - Design Management (NSQEP)

About the role

AECOM's Adelaide team is looking for an experienced Technical Director level Design Manager to join one of Australia's most significant defence infrastructure projects. The role leads integrated design teams across Australia and the UK, providing technical leadership across several nuclear facilities within a robust nuclear safety framework. It combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement, with guidance on multidisciplinary building designs and a strong assurance and governance focus.

Key responsibilities

• Lead integrated design teams across Australia and the UK, fostering collaboration and consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership on complex process engineering systems, with particular focus on radiological waste management and supporting infrastructure.
• Guide design integration across disciplines, resolve technical issues, manage project risks and support project delivery.
• Support the Design Lead with technical advice, contribute to program planning and represent the project in senior technical, client and safety forums when required.
• Mentor engineers and technical specialists, promote a strong nuclear safety culture and support the development of NSQEP capability.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, identify business growth opportunities and maintain high technical standards.

Required profile

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline; postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• More than 25 years' experience delivering complex projects in defence, nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
• Chartered status or professional membership with a recognised industry body.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through complex design and project delivery.
• Strong technical background in design management or safety-critical / defence infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Suitable AUKUS defence clearance is essential.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work.
• Up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year and flex public holidays.
• Learning and development, including lunch and learns, professional courses, financial study assistance, 5 days of paid study leave and global career opportunities.
• Relocation support available for suitably qualified candidates.