Senior Project Manager - Ports & Maritime

Description

The company is looking for a Technical Director level candidate to join its ports and marine team in Perth, Australia.

This leadership role centres on marine infrastructure projects across the region.

The company is a global infrastructure consulting firm and a Fortune 500 business, with Professional Services revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. It is publicly traded and employs over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, and program and construction managers across transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, technically complex structural engineering projects for ports and marine infrastructure, prioritising quality, innovation and client satisfaction.
• Set technical direction across the project lifecycle and mentor engineers at every level to build capability and plan succession.
• Make sure work meets local and international maritime codes and standards, and manage risk and safety proactively.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-impact engineering solutions.
• Drive innovation in structural design and continuous improvement in quality assurance.
• Represent the company as a thought leader through industry publications, conference presentations and professional forums.

Requirements

• Ideally more than 15 years in structural engineering, with substantial ports and marine experience under ANZ standards.
• A recognised qualification such as a Bachelor of Engineering Technology or equivalent, plus a record of delivering major ports and marine projects.
• Proven project management and extensive design experience working with internal and external stakeholders at every level of seniority.
• A track record of technical expertise on ports and marine projects.
• Advanced knowledge of structural engineering principles and practice, especially in marine environments.
• The qualifications and experience above are strongly preferred, but you should still apply if you do not meet every one, as all applications will be considered.

Conditions

Hybrid work is available, from an office, a remote location or a client site.

Flexible arrangements include alternative start and finish times, part-time roles, job-sharing and hybrid options.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

Applications are reviewed as they arrive, and the role may close earlier than expected.

The company welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, health or mental health needs, and neurodiverse conditions, and will make adjustments during hiring on request.

Benefits

• Purchase up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave per year.
• Swap Easter or other public holidays for days that suit you better.
• 5 days of paid study leave, lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance and global career opportunities.
• Access to industry-leading technology and thinking, plus a global well-being program and wide compensation and benefits options for you and your family.