Expression of Interest | Ground Engineering & Tunnelling Market Leader

Expression of Interest | Ground Engineering & Tunnelling Market Leader Full-time State/Province: Auckland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM New Zealand Limited Business Line: Water Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: NZ - Auckland Company Description Come grow with us. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of Ground Engineering in New Zealand. AECOM is looking for an exceptional leader to drive the strategic growth of our Ground Engineering & Tunnelling (GET) business, building on an already strong foundation to create the next chapter of our success. Come be a part of a team working on the best and biggest projects in New Zealand, and enjoy the variety of projects and clients we work with, from major infrastructure projects with NZTA and Watercare, to remote adventures deep in beautiful New Zealand with DOC, Transpower and regional Councils. This isn't a traditional leadership role. It's an opportunity to define a market, influence nationally significant infrastructure, build lasting client partnerships and develop a team that will shape New Zealand for decades to come. We’ve secured some awesome projects and need your help to grow and maintain this pipeline into the future while providing technical oversight and leadership on projects we already have won. Our current team leaders will work with you to grow our geotechnical capability, giving you freedom to focus on our clients and markets. Working alongside some of the industry's most respected technical specialists, you'll have the autonomy to set the vision, identify new opportunities and grow our national GET capability. From major infrastructure programmes and water projects to transport and energy, you'll help position AECOM at the forefront of one of the country's fastest-evolving markets. As the face of our GET business, you'll represent AECOM across the industry, strengthen relationships with key clients and partners, and help shape conversations that influence the future of geotechnical engineering in New Zealand. Success in this role isn't measured solely by the projects you deliver—it's about the legacy you create. You'll mentor the next generation of technical leaders, foster a collaborative and high-performing culture, and build a business that continues to grow long into the future. If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical excellence with strategic leadership, commercial influence and genuine market impact, this is an opportunity to make your mark. What you’ll do Define and execute AECOM's national strategy for GET, driving sustainable growth and market leadership. Build trusted partnerships with clients, industry bodies and key stakeholders while representing AECOM as a recognised thought leader. Lead strategic pursuits and major bids, developing innovative, commercially strong solutions that differentiate AECOM in the market. Identify emerging trends, market opportunities and new service offerings that position our business for long-term success. Collaborate across New Zealand and the wider ANZ business to connect expertise, strengthen capability and deliver integrated solutions for our clients. Champion technical excellence, innovation and quality across our GET projects. Grow and inspire a high-performing national team through mentoring, recruitment, succession planning and capability development. Create an environment where people thrive, innovation is encouraged and great ideas become lasting outcomes.