Technical Director - Architecture

Technical Director - Architecture Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Company: AECOM

Company Overview "At AECOM, I'm surrounded by brilliant people who see possibility in every challenge. We're trusted to bring our best thinking to projects that genuinely matter—not based on sector credentials, but because design thinking is how we solve problems together." — Damian Pratt, NSW & Technical Director

Job Description As part of our strategic growth, we’re seeking a Technical Director-level Architect to join our high performing team across NSW & ACT. Based in our Sydney office, this role offers rare opportunities to combine leadership, client engagement, and project delivery at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Provide project leadership and technical oversight — guide multidisciplinary teams through complex architectural commissions, set clear design direction, and collaborate closely with our Brisbane colleagues to drive successful outcomes.

Drive excellence in project delivery by overseeing Defence and multi-sector programmes (data centres, rail, energy, water, master planning, and public facilities), ensuring design quality, innovation, and outstanding client satisfaction.

Shape AECOM’s pipeline: partner with sector leads to win major pursuits, deepen client relationships, and position the firm as the partner of choice for large‑scale, technical projects.

Champion design and technical standards by delivering sustainable, innovative solutions, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs, and mentoring staff to elevate practice‑wide capability.

Strengthen business performance through effective resource allocation, budget and risk management, and contribution to strategic growth and market positioning of our architecture offering.

Qualifications

Registered Architect with at least 15+ years of experience and current professional registration.

Ideally, experience in Data Centre and/or Defence sector with knowledge of security requirements, clearance protocols, and defence‑specific design considerations.

Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating, developing, and growing high‑performing teams.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary projects and deliver successful outcomes.

Strategic mindset with the capability to shape and strengthen AECOM’s architectural offering and market position.

Australian Citizenship required.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing, and hybrid work options.

Continuous learning and growth opportunities: lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

Modern CBD office, diverse and inclusive team, barista coffee machine, morning tea celebrations, social events, and more.

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.

ReqID: J10133434 Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places Strategic Business Unit: ANZ Career Area: Design Work Location Model: Hybrid

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