Director – Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Lead I NZ

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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , # Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer . Job Description Lead AECOM’s New Zealand Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (E,C&I) team into this key practice area and market. You will be leading and refining the strategic approach across the Energy, Generation, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Industrial and related Electrical sectors, shaping our services to align with market needs and growth areas with our clients. In this role, you will have the remit to continue to build AECOM’s reputation in the market working with external clients to initiate, understand, and provide technical, project and advisory services across complex and rapidly evolving E,C&I and related projects, client and site requirements. You will be leading activities across business development and client relationship management, engaging with key clients as a trusted advisor, to understanding their current and future needs. You will also be balancing project delivery excellence, supporting the delivery of complex, innovative, and rapidly evolving technical requirements in the E,C&I discipline working with client technical teams, site teams, senior leaders, external contractors and other key stakeholders. In addition, you will be leading AECOM’s NZ E,C&I team, helping to support their continued development as well as growing their technical abilities, delivery and consulting skills. Mentoring, coaching and developing others will be important in this role as well as developing succession plans across the team along with leading recruitment balanced with pipeline and client needs. You will be part of the AECOM Generation & Storage team and Energy business line in New Zealand (NZ), with technical subject matter expertise available across multiple disciplines to provide solutions for project and client requirements. The fast-paced and innovative nature of projects will suit a business and technical leader looking to grow client relationships and make a difference across the sector in a client and market facing role. How you will make a difference Lead the E,C&I practice area across NZ, across market and client requirements, technical service offerings, and team development. Act as a trusted advisor for the sector and external clients, providing technical knowledge and advisory insight across energy and project options during project initiation. Lead business development activities, including bid and proposal response processes, working across AECOM’s team of subject matter engineering disciplines. Oversea the technical approach working with client technical teams, as well as with AECOM disciplines, applying your E,C&I and related engineering capability. Ensuring and leading the E,C&I approach to project delivery excellence, including Project or Design Management leadership ensuring scope, timeframe and client budget requirements are met. Provide mentoring and coaching for the development of others in the E,C&I team, supporting their career development and the growth of the team’s technical capability and capacity. Ideally based in Auckland, this role has scope to be based in other main AECOM offices throughout New Zealand. Some domestic travel maybe required depending on client, site, project and people leadership requirements. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will be a leader known across the E,C&I discipline, with a track record of working with clients, delivering complex E,C&I related projects as a trusted advisor with clients and this market. You will be known for your ability to connect with senior leaders, to understand their technical, commercial and project needs, and being able to provide solutions and proposals that meet these needs. You will be motivated by the opportunity to lead the growth of this market, client relationships and business unit within AECOM, working across different disciplines. 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, as all applications will be considered. What you will bring Current relationships and a network working with a broad range of industrial, processing, manufacturing, generation and related clients including large corporate and public sector clients. A track record and ability for building positive client relationships, across senior leaders and with technical engineering, project and site teams. Deep knowledge of E,C&I engineering requirements including binary cycle engineering concepts. Significant experience (15+ years) across the instrumentation, controls and electric domain areas with a focus on project delivery on large, complex projects. Track record assuring quality and compliance—confirming what is built aligns with detailed design and contractual performance obligations. Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills across technical and commercial domains. People and team leadership experience, including establishing frameworks and approaches to develop others technical, project delivery, and consulting abilities. A relevant engineering degree ideally with a postgraduate qualification such as being a Chartered Engineer or similar designation. Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements available, aligned with the market and client facing role requirements Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better 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. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Videos To Watch