AECOM is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (West) to lead our growing multi-disciplinary teams across Perth and Adelaide. This Senior Leadership role will support the continued growth of our Resources & Industrial (R&I) business, delivering projects across the full lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of clients and commodities. Working closely with Regional & ANZ leadership, the EM will champion delivery excellence, provide senior technical governance and develop/grow local capability in alignment with the ANZ and Regional R&I Strategy.
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire multidisciplinary engineering and design teams across WA and SA, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and technical excellence; Build and strengthen team capability through strategic workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, coaching and professional development; Provide senior technical leadership, setting engineering standards, ensuring technical governance and maintaining compliance with regulatory, AECOM and client requirements; Oversee engineering assurance, technical risk management, quality, safety in design and sustainable engineering practices across all disciplines; Drive innovation and continuous improvement through digital technologies, knowledge sharing and enhanced engineering systems and processes; Lead engineering resource planning and performance, ensuring effective capacity management, resource allocation and delivery across projects, studies and bids; Support commercial performance through budget management, investment planning, engineering estimates and commercially sound bid and delivery strategies; Build strong client relationships and collaborate with regional leadership to identify business opportunities, strengthen technical capability and drive sustainable business growth
Requirements
A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical advantageous); Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia and professional registration appropriate to the work undertaken; 15+ years' experience in Consulting Engineering, primarily within Mining; Proven experience leading a multidisciplinary engineering team across multiple projects, including responsibility for recruitment, development, resource planning and team performance; Strong understanding of delivery requirements across studies, detailed design and execution support, including project delivery frameworks for major miners; Sound technical judgement and experience in engineering assurance, design review and safety in design across process plant and non-process infrastructure; Strong commercial and financial management skills, including experience managing engineering budgets, reviewing estimates and balancing technical requirements with delivery and business objectives; An approachable leadership style and a track record of developing engineers and designers, supporting collaboration and addressing performance constructively; Clear communication and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, influence decisions and work effectively with technical and business leaders
Benefits
Wide array of compensation and benefits programs; Robust global well-being program; Hybrid work options
Australia · Perth
