4 Technical Director jobs in Australia

**Company Description**
_In short, the reason I work at AECOM comes down to the people and the projects. To be able to work with people who are leaders in their field; in a culture that values high performance but provides you the flexibility and support to do it your way; is a real gift. I will never get tired of working on city-shaping projects and complex problems with trusted partners and clients._ **Emma Charlton - Group Director, Buildings & Places Queensland/Northern Territory**
**Come grow with us.**
Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.
**Everyone belongs at AECOM**
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a **Fortune 500 Most Admired Company** , a **WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality** , # **Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner** and an **AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer** .
**Job Description**
AECOM's Cost Management Team has an opportunity in Brisbane, for an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our successful team. We are open to speaking with Associate Quantity Surveyors, Associate Director Quantity Surveyors or Technical Director-level quantity surveyors.
This role will work on a variety of market sectors including sports infrastructure, health, education and Defence sector projects.
**How you'll make a difference:**
+ Lead and deliver cost management and quantity surveying services for major projects across Queensland and nationally, with a focus on **sports infrastructure, education, healthcare, and** **Defence** .
+ Oversee project cost planning from early feasibility to delivery, including estimating, value engineering, risk analysis, and whole-of-life costing.
+ Provide **technical leadership and mentorship** to junior and mid-level professionals, driving capability development and delivery excellence.
+ Build trusted client relationships, offering **strategic commercial advice** and supporting informed decision-making throughout project lifecycles.
+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, represent AECOM in industry forums, and support business development to grow our client base.
**Qualifications**
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.
**The qualities that help you thrive:**
+ 15+ years' post-graduate experience in quantity surveying / cost management with a strong track record delivering complex projects in sports, education, healthcare, or defence.
+ Strong leadership in client-facing roles, with proven skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and presentation.
+ Comprehensive knowledge of Australian construction contracts, procurement strategies, and industry standards.
+ Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering, ideally with AIQS or RICS accreditation.
+ Australian citizenship or an active/eligible Defence clearance preferred, along with advanced proficiency in CostX and Microsoft Suite.
**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
+ Flex 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!
**Additional Information**
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: 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ANZ
**Career Area:** Survey & Estimation
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Company Description**
_"The team culture at AECOM hits you when you join, its supportive, collaborative and the close team environment is engaging. There are a surprising number of people with decades of experience at AECOM which speaks volumes for the culture; they provide an environment of knowledge sharing and support. Being the global number one engineering business means that the projects we work on are city-shaping: I feel part of creating the future of QLD!" -_ **_Tim Nuttall, Group Lead - Transport, QLD_**
**Come grow with us.**
AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Austraila. We live and breathe culture making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.
Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.
We have exceptional people that focus on what we do well, and we take that approach to support our clients and bring impressive projects to life. Our people are our key asset and at the core of our success, so we support them on a rich varied career path all within one global business. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued and your potential is unlimited.
Getting the opportunity to be a key part one of the best teams through a period of exceptional growth in the region is exciting.
**Everyone belongs at AECOM**
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a **Fortune 500 Most Admired Company** , a **WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality** , **Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner** and an **AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer** .
**Job Description**
AECOM's Transport Group is looking for a Technical Director with a strong focus on project management. In this key leadership role, you'll guide the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary transport projects that shape the region's future.
You'll work with a high-performing team in a collaborative and innovative environment-delivering solutions that make a real difference to communities across SEQ.
**How you'll make a difference**
+ Client face, bringing depth of TMR relationships and proven delivery to the role
+ Lead major transport infrastructure projects, focusing on culture, project performance, and relationships with clients and contractors
+ Collaborate with an industry-leading team on large-scale transport projects across Queensland and Australia.
+ Foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
**Qualifications**
**The qualities that help you thrive**
We are looking for a motivated individual who brings out the best in people and fosters an environment that promotes the teams success.
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.
+ Tertiary qualification in engineering with 20+ years of experience, suitable to hold (or obtain) RPEQ status in Queensland.
+ Proven experience as Project Manager and/or Design Manager for major transport infrastructure projects, specifically including work with TMR.
+ Knowledge of the Queensland consulting services market, including Business Cases, D&C, ECI, and ETI delivery.
+ Excellent client relationships, business development experience, and understanding of resourcing planning and forecasting.
**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
+ 26 weeks paid parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave
+ Private health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations, skin checks and eye health checks
+ Life and income protection plans, personal travel insurance discounts
**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!
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: 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ANZ
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Company Description**
_"AECOM has always been so supportive of my career development. From a graduate in the Transport Planning team to my current role as Transport Team Lead - Auckland, AECOM has given so many opportunities to grow . The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different." -_ **_Sarah Whitehouse, Transport Team Lead, Auckland NZ_**
**Come and grow with us.**
As the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation grows, AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Specialising in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, we also restore and upgrade aging infrastructure. We support public and private clients in moving people and goods sustainably, with a strategic focus on renewable energy and the electrification and decarbonisation of transportation.
**Everyone belongs at AECOM**
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a **Fortune 500 Most Admired Company,** a **WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner** and an **AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Director for our Ports & Marines to join our team in Sydney, Australia. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in marine infrastructure projects across the region.
**How you'll make a difference:**
+ Lead and deliver large-scale, technically complex structural engineering projects for ports and marine infrastructure, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
+ Provide strategic technical direction and leadership across project lifecycles, mentoring engineers at all levels to support capability development and succession planning.
+ Ensure rigorous compliance with local and international maritime codes and standards, while proactively managing risk and safety considerations.
+ Build and sustain strong client and stakeholder relationships, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-impact engineering solutions.
+ Champion innovation in structural design, drive continuous improvement in quality assurance processes, and represent the company as a thought leader through industry publications, conference presentations, and professional forums.
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.
**Qualifications**
**The qualities that help you thrive:**
+ Extensive experience in structural engineering, with recent experience in ports and marine projects
+ Recognised qualification (Associate Diploma, Bachelor of Engineering Technology or Similar).
+ Proven project management and design experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
+ Track record of technical expertise delivering Ports and Marine projects.
+ Advanced knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices, particularly in marine environments.
**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
+ Flex 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
#Work180
**Additional Information**
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: 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ANZ
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid