Design Manager, Aviation - Building Engineering

Design Manager, Aviation - Building Engineering Full-time State/Province: Queensland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD Company Description Come and 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 .

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

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: 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, with the confidence to bring together diverse technical disciplines and drive decisions. A practical, solutions-focused approach to design coordination, with a strong understanding of programme, risk, quality, constructability and technical governance.