Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Transport Planning & Advisory - Technical Lead
Lead technical advisory, governance and client relations for major NZ transport projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead technical advisory services for transport projects nationwide, providing governance and expertise. • Serve as Project Director or Lead Verifier on key initiatives, acting as the primary escalation point for clients. • Develop and maintain relationships with major clients such as Waka Kotahi, Auckland Transport and Auckland Council, and seek new business opportunities. • Contribute to proposal development, delivery methodologies and project requirement identification to ensure successful outcomes. • Mentor and coach Transport Advisory staff, fostering professional growth and technical capability.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸technical advisory
- ▸project director
- ▸client relations
- ▸proposal development
- ▸methodology design
- ▸staff mentoring
What You Bring
AECOM is seeking an experienced Director to join its Transport Advisory team in New Zealand. The role provides technical leadership, builds client relationships and influences large‑scale transport projects across the country. • Possess 10+ years of experience delivering high‑profile, complex transport advisory projects. • Hold a relevant tertiary qualification; postgraduate studies are highly desirable. • Demonstrated expertise in project governance, client relationship management and business case development. • Exhibit excellent communication skills and a client‑focused approach to building trusted relationships at all levels.
Requirements
- ▸10+ years
- ▸postgraduate
- ▸project governance
- ▸communication
- ▸technical leadership
- ▸client relationships
Benefits
AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, well‑being resources, retirement savings, employee stock purchase and other voluntary perks. Benefits are tailored to employment status. Employees benefit from award‑winning training and development programs, access to cutting‑edge technology and a collaborative, respectful workplace that supports career growth and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking local and global projects.
Work Environment
Hybrid