"Over my career at AECOM, I have always enjoyed the teamwork in project delivery. At AECOM there are so many amazingly talented people with differing skill sets, and I really enjoy working closely with passionate people towards a common goal and learning new things as we go." - Wesley Bailey, Sector Manager, Water Resources QLDA rare opportunity to build something significant.Positioned within our Water Resources, in close partnership with Ports & Marine, this role is tailored exclusively to coastal processes and maritime infrastructure.Supported by an established Water business, strong project pipeline and national client relationships, you'll lead the development of AECOM's Coastal & Maritime capability across Australia. Rather than inheriting a mature team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the strategy, grow the capability and recruit a high-performing team of specialists around you.You'll work closely with major private sector clients, ports, state and local government organisations, providing trusted advice on coastal and maritime challenges while overseeing the delivery of innovative, data-driven solutions.This role is ideally suited to a senior consultant, Associate Director or Technical Director who has progressed beyond hands-on modelling and is now focused on client leadership, commercial growth, capability building and market influence.What You'll DoBuild and execute our national Coastal & Maritime capability.Build, mentor and develop a team of coastal and maritime specialists across Australia.Partner with clients to solve complex coastal, maritime and shoreline management challenges.Provide strategic oversight of technical modelling and advisory teams and projects.Collaborate across regions and disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.Drive project performance, commercial outcomes and long-term client partnerships.Support the development of new opportunities across ports, coastal infrastructure, dredging and resilience programs.Eligible candidates can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle or Townsville.
