Design Manager - Ports

AECOM Australia PTY LTD

Melbourne, Australia
On-site
Ports and maritime infrastructure projects
Lead design management and delivery
Client interface and relationship building
Lead the design management and delivery of ports and maritime infrastructure projects, including port expansions, marine structures, coastal infrastructure and waterfront developments

Job Summary

  • Lead the design management and delivery of ports and maritime infrastructure projects, including port expansions, marine structures, coastal infrastructure and waterfront developments.
  • Act as the client interface, building trusted relationships with port authorities, government agencies and private sector clients.
  • With a growing pipeline of work in Melbourne, you’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering complex, high-impact projects that support trade, connectivity and coastal communities, while staying closely connected to our broader regional network.

Matching Summary

Lead the design management and delivery of ports and maritime infrastructure projects, including port expansions, marine structures, coastal infrastructure and waterfront developments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ports and maritime infrastructure projects
  • Lead design management and delivery
  • Client interface and relationship building
  • End-to-end project delivery
  • Maritime and coastal engineering leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for coastal communities and trade
  • Integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering mindset
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Significant experience as Design Manager, Technical Lead, Project Manager or Senior Engineer
  • Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams
  • Experience delivering design and planning for ports, marine structures, coastal infrastructure or waterfront developments
  • Demonstrated ability to own and deliver packages of work
  • Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience coordinating teams across multiple offices, regions or international delivery environments

Work Rights

Not specified

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