Growth Director, AI Enabled Engineering

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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. Job Description Lead the Growth of AI Enabled Engineering AECOM is seeking a high calibre Growth Director to lead the commercial growth of AI4Eng across Australia and New Zealand. AI4Eng is AECOM’s proprietary engineering technology, embedding artificial intelligence directly into the design and delivery process. It has the potential to materially change how engineering services are developed, delivered and experienced by our clients. This is not a traditional business development role. It is an opportunity to build and scale a new AI enabled engineering business, backed by the reach, technical capability and client relationships of one of the world’s leading infrastructure consulting firms. As Growth Director, you will create the market for AI4Eng. You will identify and originate opportunities, develop relationships with senior clients, shape compelling commercial propositions and convert early engagement into sustained revenue growth. Why This Role Matters AI4Eng is one of AECOM’s most significant growth initiatives and a critical part of our ambition to lead the next generation of engineering services. You will operate with an entrepreneurial mandate inside a Fortune 500 company, with the opportunity to influence the product, the client experience and the strategy for market expansion. Initially focused on the Commercial and Residential sectors, you will establish AI4Eng as a genuine market differentiator across Australia and New Zealand. You will work closely with clients, engineers, digital specialists and global technology teams to turn a powerful technology platform into a scalable and commercially successful business. This role will suit a growth leader who is comfortable creating something new, challenging established approaches and translating emerging technology into clear value for clients. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the ANZ AI4Eng growth strategy, ensuring alignment with the broader Buildings + Places business plan and global AI4Eng strategy. Identify emerging market opportunities and client priorities, using these insights to inform strategic direction and accelerate market adoption of AI-enabled services. Establish AI4Eng as a strategic market differentiator, influencing the company’s positioning in the competitive landscape. Growth and Commercial Performance: Achieve and exceed agreed bookings, revenue, and profitability targets for the AI4Eng business, specifically within Building Engineering market sectors. Collaborate with the AI4Eng Commercial/Operations Director to scale operations and refine service offerings. Develop go-to-market strategies and lead strategic pursuits for major client engagements associated with AI4Eng opportunities. Monitor and evaluate business performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to enhance productivity and return on investment. Client and Market Leadership: Build and maintain trusted executive-level relationships with AECOM’s core Tier 1 clients, positioning the company as their preferred partner for digitally enabled engineering and design services. Represent AECOM at industry events, conferences, and strategic client forums, showcasing thought leadership and innovation in AI-enabled engineering. Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships that enhance market penetration and capability, contributing to long-term client relationships. Leadership and People Development: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary AI4Eng team, creating a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Inspire and influence teams across the broader Buildings + Places business to adopt new technologies and innovative ways of working. Collaborate with Sector Directors, City Leaders, and technical leaders to mobilize resources and deliver exceptional client outcomes. Technology and Transformation Leadership: Champion the integration of AI4Eng across the Buildings + Places sector, driving innovation and challenging traditional engineering delivery models. Collaborate with global AI4Eng teams to enhance product capability, delivery processes, and market relevance. Participate in global strategy workshops and governance forums, providing insights on market opportunities and strategic direction. Qualifications What We’re Looking For Extensive Leadership Experience: Proven track record in senior leadership roles within the Buildings + Places sector, particularly across Australia and New Zealand, demonstrating a strong understanding of local market dynamics. Industry Expertise: Deep experience in multidisciplinary engineering consulting, development, and construction, with a robust network of trusted relationships across Tier 1 developers, contractors, and government agencies. Commercial Acumen: Strong experience in managing business performance, demonstrating success in developing and growing businesses in highly competitive markets. Proven ability to track and analyze financial performance metrics to drive strategic decision-making. Innovative Mindset: Embrace AI and digital innovation as strategic enablers of growth, with the ability to identify opportunities that create competitive advantage and unlock new sources of value. Experience in leading digital transformation initiatives, showcasing a forward-thinking approach to engineering solutions. Exceptional Stakeholder Management: Outstanding influencing and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Experience in cultivating strategic partnerships that enhance organizational capabilities and market reach. Tertiary Qualifications: A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or a related discipline is essential. Postgraduate qualifications in Business or Management are highly regarded. Performance Criteria: A strong leader with tenacity and drive to achieve outstanding results. Client-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. Technologically progressive and growth-oriented, with a collaborative spirit. Additional Information This is your chance to combine entrepreneurship with technology and industry leadership. Leave your mark on the built environment and help us deliver a better world. Ready to Make an Impact? If you are an exceptional industry leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team to Lead the Growth of AI Enabled Engineering and be part of a transformative journey. 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. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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.