Relocate to Australia: Associate Director - Structural Engineer (NSQEP)

AECOM
Glasgow, Adelaide
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Mentoring","Leadership","Communication","Project delivery"]

Provide technical leadership on complex structural engineering projects across the defence, research, and nuclear sectors. Lead structural and seismic design and advanced analysis (dynamic assessment, qualification, resilience studies) while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and safety requirements. Manage multidisciplinary teams, assure deliverable quality across project phases, support nuclear safety cases and regulatory submissions, and mentor engineers to grow technical capability and client relationships.

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Relocate to Australia: Associate Director - Structural Engineer (NSQEP)

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Job Summary

Provide technical leadership on complex structural engineering projects across the defence, research, and nuclear sectors. Lead structural and seismic design and advanced analysis (dynamic assessment, qualification, resilience studies) while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and safety requirements. Manage multidisciplinary teams, assure deliverable quality across project phases, support nuclear safety cases and regulatory submissions, and mentor engineers to grow technical capability and client relationships.
Location: Glasgow, Adelaide
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead structural and seismic design of complex buildings and safety-critical facilities within defence, research and nuclear sectors.
  • •Provide NSQEP technical leadership and oversight, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety requirements.
  • •Deliver advanced structural and seismic analysis, including dynamic assessment, seismic qualification and resilience studies.
  • •Manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and technical specialists.
  • •Review and assure the quality of structural engineering deliverables and support nuclear safety cases, regulatory submissions, and technical justifications.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual LeavePaid StudyLearning BudgetHybrid Work

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, with postgraduate qualifications in seismic or nuclear engineering advantageous.
  • •15+ years’ experience in structural engineering, including significant experience on complex seismic structures and safety-critical projects.
  • •Demonstrated experience as a Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (NSQEP) or within highly regulated nuclear environments.
  • •Chartered Engineer and Registered Professional Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation).
  • •Strong knowledge of Australian and international seismic, nuclear and structural design standards, plus proficiency in advanced structural analysis/engineering software (e.g., FEA packages, ETABS, SpaceGass, RAPT).
Experience:15+ yearsConstructionInfrastructure consultingSeismic engineeringNuclearDefence
Education:Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering
Skills:Technical leadershipMentoringLeadershipCommunicationProject delivery
Certifications:NSQEPChartered EngineerRegistered Professional Engineer
Languages:English
Tech Stack:FEAETABSSpaceGassRAPT

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Defence clearance (AUKUS)

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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