Civil Aviation Lead - Relocation to New Zealand

About the role

AECOM ANZ is looking for an experienced Civil Aviation Lead to grow and lead its Aviation Sector within the Transportation business across New Zealand, reporting directly to Senior Leadership. It is a strategic leadership role combining technical direction, project delivery, client engagement and business development across AECOM's civil aviation portfolio in New Zealand and the wider Australia-New Zealand region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects across a range of airport environments, including international and regional airports, terminal precinct developments, airfield rehabilitation programmes and major aviation infrastructure investments.
• Drive aviation growth through strategic pursuits, client relationships and new market opportunities in New Zealand.
• Build key industry relationships, give strategic advice and represent AECOM at aviation forums.
• Lead complex aviation projects to safe, high-quality, commercially successful outcomes.
• Lead AECOM's New Zealand Airfield Team of engineers, collaborating across Australia and the global aviation network.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of aviation leaders.

Required profile

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including delivering civil aviation or airfield infrastructure projects (airfield planning, airside and landside infrastructure, airfield pavements or aviation programme delivery).
• Established relationships within the civil aviation industry and a track record of advising airport clients and stakeholders.
• Experience identifying opportunities, leading pursuits, developing proposals and supporting business growth.
• Collaborative leadership style, able to lead teams and drive technical excellence.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Aviation, Project Management or a related discipline; chartered status or equivalent preferred.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times and hybrid work options.
• Up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year, volunteer and representation leave, and flex public holidays.
• Benefits depending on employment status, such as medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.