Technical Director - Building Structures at Aecom USA

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Engineering, Technical Leadership, Project Delivery, Quality Governance, Mentoring, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Digital Engineering, Stakeholder Engagement, Commercial Acumen, Multidisciplinary Coordination, Proposal Writing

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Come grow with us. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world through innovative engineering and design. Our Buildings + Places team partners with clients to shape the future of the built environment, delivering complex and iconic projects that make a lasting impact across New Zealand and around the globe. 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 As Technical Director – Structures, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AECOM’s structural engineering practice while leading the delivery of some of New Zealand’s most complex and high-profile projects. You’ll provide strategic technical leadership, set engineering standards, champion innovation and digital delivery, and mentor senior engineers to drive technical excellence across the business. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you'll deliver outstanding project outcomes while strengthening key relationships and supporting business growth. Provide technical leadership across the Structures practice, setting standards and governing quality. Lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects, achieving right first-time outcomes. Act as a senior technical reviewer and trusted advisor on major projects. Champion innovation, digital engineering, and efficient delivery methods. Mentor and develop senior engineers, building capability across the team. Build and grow strategic client relationships while driving work winning and business development. Shape technical solutions, project scopes, and winning proposals. Collaborate across New Zealand, Australia, and AECOM’s global network to deliver best-in-class outcomes. Qualifications We're looking for an experienced technical leader with a passion for engineering excellence and client success. The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a great fit for this role. Experience across healthcare and aviation sectors is highly valued, with mission-critical projects considered a strong advantage. Please apply — all applications will be considered. A Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or eligibility. 20+ years' experience in structural engineering consultancy. A proven track record leading complex structural projects and multidisciplinary teams. Strong technical leadership, quality governance, and mentoring experience. Excellent commercial acumen and success building client relationships and winning work. Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience with digital engineering and modern delivery methodologies. Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times 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. 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! 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. State/Province: Auckland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM New Zealand Limited Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: NZ - Auckland

How To Apply:

Incase you would like to apply to this job directly from the source, please click here

Responsibilities

Provide strategic technical leadership and quality governance for the structural engineering practice while leading complex, high-profile projects. Mentor senior engineers and drive business growth through strategic client relationships and innovative digital delivery methods.