Manager – Transmission & Distribution

Job Description

Leadership opportunity as Manager of AECOM’s established team of over 15 Transmission & Distribution (T&D) engineers and designers based in Christchurch I Ōtautahi.  In this role, you will have plenty of scope and autonomy to make a difference by providing leadership, guidance and direction to this team.  As well as managing the team, you will have scope to continue your T&D technical design, project management, client relationship management or design management capabilities with scope to shape this role to align with your background and expertise.

You will be leading a broad team of electrical engineers, designers and delivery managers across different career levels from newly joined AECOM graduates, through to experienced engineers.  You will be part of AECOM’s Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business line working with the T&D leadership team in New Zealand (NZ), as well as collaborating with your peers and other leaders in Australia and globally as required.  Being part of AECOM’s T&D business line enables you and the team to bring together Global Expertise, with Local Experience building on a reputation of technical and project excellence.

Our manager roles are broad, challenging and varied with oversight across the team’s future work pipeline, client relationships, people development (including retention and recruitment), delivery KPIs, and commercial outcomes. Balancing competing priorities across client, project, team and commercial considerations is a key part of this role.

As Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and strengthening team culture across a group of T&D engineering and design specialists, with a focus on purpose, capability, excellence, collaboration, diversity, and teamwork to deliver innovative, client-focused outcomes. Developing, mentoring, and attracting great talent is a core focus, alongside ensuring accountability and achieving strong commercial and financial performance.

Reporting to the T&D Sector Lead for NZ, this role is based in AECOM’s Christchurch I Ōtautahi office.  Learn more about AECOM’s T&D business by clicking this link.

Qualifications

To be successful in this Manager role, you will be an experienced people leader known for your ability to work with, collaborate and lead an established team of engineering specialists. You will inspire a positive working environment and be known as a leader who ‘sets the bar’ empowering a team to achieve client, project and technical outcomes. 

Importantly, you will be an advocate for the T&D team, with the ability to coach, guide and develop leaders in their T&D engineering and design fields of expertise. You will enjoy a challenge, be action focussed, display the ability to balance competing time commitments, and be comfortable with making commercial judgments. Experience in a people or team leader role will be a significant advantage; however, the role can suit Project Management, Design Management, technical or client focused individuals who can demonstrate the people, business and leadership skills needed for this role.  Experience working with and understanding key T&D client requirements will be beneficial along with the desire to continue your growth and development of your people leadership, project delivery, technical or client relationship management skills depending on your background.

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.

• Previous team leadership as a people leader, or across project, design or delivery roles, with the ability to work with and develop capability within an established team.
• Experience in either technical T&D design, delivery or client relationship management ideally across the NZ T&D sector.
• Commercially minded, client focused and highly organised, with strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management capabilities, working across competing time frames ideally in a multi-discipline consulting environment.
• A track record of working with remote based teams and leaders across NZ and Australia, will be an advantage.
• Client relationship and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with a passion for mentoring, collaboration and developing high performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

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.

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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. 

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