Team Manager – Environment - Relocate to Canberra at Aecom USA

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Contaminated Land Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Delivery, Mentoring, Client Relationship Management, Technical Guidance, Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Environmental Consulting

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description “Being trusted and inspired, being given opportunities to grow, open communication and inclusiveness. All of these make company culture unique and are why I enjoy working at AECOM!” Come grow with us. AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. AECOM is looking for an experienced and motivated leader, based in Canberra, to lead our environment team - Contaminated Land and Environmental Impact Assessment to deliver and grow a strong pipeline of growth projects across a diversity of market sectors. Make the move to Canberra and enjoy a great lifestyle, shorter commutes, access to nature and a growing professional community, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate. How you’ll make a difference Lead and inspire a high performing Environment team, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, safety and quality across project delivery. Drive strategic growth by building strong client relationships, supporting business development initiatives and contributing to winning proposals and bids. Oversee the successful delivery of Contaminated Land and/or Environmental Impact Assessments projects, providing technical guidance and ensuring outcomes meet client and business expectations. Mentor and develop team members at all levels, supporting technical capability, career growth and future leadership development. Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, using strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues. Take a proactive approach to operational and project challenges, using sound judgement to anticipate risks, solve problems and drive continuous improvement. Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive 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. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Bachelor of Environmental Science or a related discipline, with ideally 10+ years of in Environment Consulting experience Proven experience delivering environmental projects and strong understanding of the relevant impact assessments and contamination investigations Australian citizenship is preferred due to defence-related requirements, and experience working within Defence environments will be highly regarded. Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with a passion for mentoring, collaboration and developing high performing teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels. Commercially minded, client focused and highly organised, with strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement and attention to detail. 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 Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities 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, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! 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 committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. State/Province: Australian Capital Territory Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Canberra, ACT

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Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a high-performing environment team focusing on contaminated land and environmental impact assessments. Drive strategic growth through client relationship building and oversee the successful delivery of complex environmental projects.