Technical Director - Design Management (NSQEP)

Technical Director - Design Management (NSQEP) Full-time State/Province: South Australia 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 - Adelaide, SA 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 .

Our Adelaide team is looking for an experienced Technical Director level Design Manager to join one of Australia's most significant defence infrastructure projects. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role where you'll help shape the design and delivery of a complex, safety-critical programme. You'll lead integrated teams across Australia and the UK, bringing people together to solve technical challenges, maintain design quality and ensure successful project outcomes. As part of our Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (NSQEP) capability, you'll contribute to the delivery of safety-significant work by applying your technical expertise, professional judgement and leadership within a robust nuclear safety framework. Experience working within an NSQEP framework is highly regarded, however we also welcome applications from professionals with extensive experience in defence, nuclear or other highly regulated industries who can demonstrate equivalent capability. How you’ll make a difference: Lead integrated design teams across Australia and the UK, creating a collaborative culture that delivers consistent, high-quality outcomes. Provide technical leadership across complex process engineering systems, with particular focus on radiological waste management and supporting infrastructure. Guide design integration across multiple disciplines, helping resolve technical issues, manage project risks and support successful project delivery. Support the Design Lead by providing technical advice, contributing to program planning and representing the project in senior technical, client and safety forums when required. Mentor engineers and technical specialists, building capability across the team while promoting a strong nuclear safety culture and supporting the development of NSQEP capability across the programme. Build trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders, understanding their challenges and delivering practical, innovative solutions. Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities, supporting client engagement and maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence. This role is located in Adelaide with relocation support available for suitably qualified candidates Qualifications 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: Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline, with