Associate Director – Architecture (NSQEP)

AECOM
Glasgow, Adelaide
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Architecture & Urban PlanningExperience: 10-15 yearsSkills: ["Architectural leadership","Mentorship","Stakeholder management","Client relationship management","Communication"]

Provide architectural leadership for complex defence, research, and nuclear infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment. Lead multidisciplinary teams from planning through design and delivery, ensuring architectural outputs align with nuclear safety requirements, regulatory approvals, and Defence standards. Oversee design strategy and coordinate high-quality, integrated project outcomes, while mentoring architecture team members and advising clients and stakeholders throughout delivery phases.

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Associate Director – Architecture (NSQEP)

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Job Summary

Provide architectural leadership for complex defence, research, and nuclear infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment. Lead multidisciplinary teams from planning through design and delivery, ensuring architectural outputs align with nuclear safety requirements, regulatory approvals, and Defence standards. Oversee design strategy and coordinate high-quality, integrated project outcomes, while mentoring architecture team members and advising clients and stakeholders throughout delivery phases.
Location: Glasgow, Adelaide
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Architecture & Urban Planning
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the architectural design and delivery of complex defence, research and nuclear infrastructure projects.
  • •Provide design leadership across multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality coordinated outcomes.
  • •Oversee architectural outputs supporting nuclear safety requirements, regulatory approvals, and project governance.
  • •Act as a trusted advisor to clients, stakeholders, and project partners throughout project delivery.
  • •Mentor and develop architecture team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Additional LeaveFlex HolidaysPaid StudyLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Accredited degree in Architecture with Nuclear / Nuclear Defence / NSQEP experience.
  • •10–15 years of architecture experience, including leadership roles on complex defence, research, healthcare, laboratory or safety-critical projects.
  • •Demonstrated delivery experience in highly regulated environments with exposure to nuclear or defence sectors.
  • •Strong understanding of nuclear safety frameworks, Defence design requirements, and government project delivery standards.
  • •Australian Citizenship (or AUKUS Clearance) is required.
Experience:10-15 years
Education:
Skills:Architectural leadershipMentorshipStakeholder managementClient relationship managementCommunication
Certifications:Chartered statusProfessional membership
Languages:English

Eligibility

Security Clearance:AUKUS Clearance

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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