Construction Director

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

• Access to mentoring programs and career development pathways
• Salary packaging, novated leasing and income protection cover
• Flexible working hours plus study and volunteering leave

Project Info

ACCIONA delivers a portfolio of metro and regional infrastructure projects across Victoria, spanning rail, road and civil works. These projects connect communities to essential services and support the state's growing transport network. The portfolio runs from design development through to construction completion, reflecting ACCIONA's commitment to safe, sustainable infrastructure delivery.

About Opportunity

As Construction Director, you'll coordinate and control engineering works across ACCIONA's metro and regional projects in Victoria, reporting to the Regional Manager, Victoria. You'll oversee engineering design management through procurement phases, act as the main point of contact for design development and delivery, and guide engineers and production teams. The role covers technical, financial and commercial guidance to construction teams, with accountability for schedule, cost, quality and safety outcomes across multiple concurrent projects.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Analyse tender opportunities and evaluate direct costs
• Develop construction methods and technical submissions
• Manage cost plans, schedules and project cash flow
• Track quantities and budgets across design and build phases
• Apply digital engineering tools to plan site activities
• Manage risk across design and construction phases
• Set standards for safety, quality and stakeholder engagement

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related
• Chartered Professional Engineer or equivalent accreditation
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Engineers Australia)
• White Card and construction safety certification
• Experience delivering large-scale ($100M+) construction projects

Why join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.