Due to a number of project wins, we are seeking an experienced Architect, at an Associate Director level, to join our high-performing and diverse team at AECOM. This is an opportunity to combine design leadership, client engagement and project delivery, while contributing to a range of complex and impactful projects across Australia.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Provide project leadership and technical oversight across a range of architectural projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex commissions and setting clear design direction.
• Drive excellence in project delivery, ensuring design quality, innovation, technical outcomes and client expectations are achieved.
• Work closely with clients, sector leads and project teams to develop strong relationships, identify opportunities and contribute to major project pursuits.
• Champion design and technical standards, delivering thoughtful, sustainable and innovative architectural solutions while coordinating multidisciplinary inputs.
• Mentor and develop architects and designers, sharing your technical knowledge and helping build capability across the wider team.
• Support business performance through effective resource allocation, budget and risk management, while contributing to the growth and development of AECOM’s architectural offering.

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:

• Registered Architect (in Western Australia) with, ideally, 15+ years’ experience and current professional registration.
• Strong architectural experience across complex projects, with a solid understanding of design, documentation and project delivery.
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of motivating, developing and growing high-performing teams.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects and deliver successful outcomes.
• Strong client and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and contribute to winning work.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to the growth and market position of AECOM’s architectural offering.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in mentoring others and sharing knowledge.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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