Design Manager, Aviation (Building Engineering)

About the Company

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle — from 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 2024.

About the Role

Due to continued strategic growth and a promising pipeline, AECOM is looking for a Design Manager with strong aviation experience to join the team. This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary building engineering design teams across architecture, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fire protection, ICT, security, acoustics and other specialist disciplines
• Drive the successful delivery of complex aviation projects, with a particular focus on airport terminals and the integration of building services within operational environments
• Work closely with clients, airport operators, end users, contractors and specialist consultants to understand operational requirements and translate them into coordinated, practical design solutions
• Manage design coordination from concept through detailed design and delivery, identifying and resolving interfaces and design conflicts across disciplines to ensure an integrated outcome
• Provide design leadership across project programmes, managing design risks, technical assurance, programme requirements and stakeholder expectations while maintaining quality and buildability
• Lead design reviews and coordination workshops, bringing together technical specialists to resolve issues, challenge assumptions and ensure the design meets project, operational and regulatory requirements

Essential Requirements

• Ideally 10+ years' experience in the building engineering, design or construction sector, with experience progressing into design management or multidisciplinary project leadership
• Proven experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects, with airport terminal and/or broader aviation experience highly desirable
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary building design and the interfaces between architecture, structure, MEP, fire, security and specialist engineering disciplines
• Demonstrated experience leading design teams, coordinating consultants and working directly with clients and key project stakeholders
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to design coordination

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays
• Continuous learning and growth — lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected.