Group Transport Team Lead, Auckland

September 12, 2024

AECOM

Auckland City

FULL TIME

Company Description
Pushing the limits of what is possible.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Transforming mobility and delivering sustainable outcomes.
AECOM delivers comprehensive services from creation to completion and beyond, our transportation professionals are constantly exploring new ways to navigate a challenging project.
A new underground rail link in Auckland. A subzero runway in Antarctica. Removal of 75 level crossings and building new station in Melbourne. The design of the Sydney Gateway Road project. In every region we deliver comprehensive solutions that connect people and places in forward thinking ways.
According to Engineering news Records 2020 “Top 500 Design Firms, “AECOM is #1 in Transport globally.
We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description
As the Group Leader of our successful Transport business, you will continue to drive AECOM’s reputation as a leading consultant on transportation projects, as we solve our client’s most complex challenges.
With client satisfaction and project delivery at the forefront, you will ensure our internal structure and skills continue to provide the best possible service to the market. You will engage with current and prospective clients to build effective relationships resulting in revenue growth, through deepening relationships of trust, best for project delivery and exceptional quality.
What will a day in this role look like?

Leading business development opportunities in the transportation sector; identifying new service offerings, responding to the market, identifying and maintaining a pipeline of opportunities, and cross-selling between business units, service lines and other regions
Fostering a positive and inclusive culture; coaching and supporting team leaders and senior employees to grow capability and achieve business and project objectives
Attracting, growing and retaining key talent
Governance and leading the delivery of a programme of projects, assuming Project Approver responsibilities
Playing an active role in the direction of the business; contributing as a key senior member of the regional and national leadership teams, collaborating with peers across Australia & New Zealand to share work and resources, and ensuring overall continued success of our transport business.

Qualifications
What are we looking for from you?
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.

Relevant tertiary engineering qualification
A minimum of 20 years’ experience across a range of transportation projects with a proven track record of delivering strong business results.
A collaborative and influential leader who is able to build effective relationships with clients, key stakeholders and team members.
Willingness to share knowledge, experience, ideas, and expertise for the betterment of group and self.
Knowledge of the local market for consulting services, demonstrated commercial acumen and solid business development/work winning skills.

Additional Information

About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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