Civil Aviation Lead | Relocation to New Zealand

Overview

As Civil Aviation Lead, you will steer AECOM’s aviation business in New Zealand, guiding technical direction, project delivery and client growth. You’ll connect NZ expertise with the global aviation network to deliver high-impact airport infrastructure and airfield projects. This role blends leadership, strategic advisory and program delivery across international and regional aviation portfolios. You’ll shape the next phase of aviation capability and drive meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible work arrangements
• hybrid work options
• up to 6 weeks additional annual leave
• volunteer and representation leave
• flex public holidays
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Drive aviation-led business growth through strategic pursuits and client relationships in New Zealand
• Provide strategic industry leadership and represent AECOM at aviation forums
• Lead complex aviation projects ensuring safety, quality and commercial success
• Coordinate national and global collaboration across AECOM’s airfield teams
• Mentor and develop the next generation of aviation leaders

Key requirements

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience with civil aviation or airfield projects
• Established client relationships within civil aviation and trusted advisory capabilities
• Commercial acumen in pursuing opportunities, proposals and growth
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to unite teams around a vision
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Aviation, Project Management or related discipline; Chartered status preferred

• leadership
• collaboration
• strategic thinking
• civil aviation engineering
• airside and landside infrastructure
• airfield pavements

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