Technical Director – Major Projects, Building Services

AECOM
Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 20+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Negotiation","Team leadership","Client relationship management"]

Provide senior technical and design leadership for major Building Engineering projects, with ownership of delivery, quality, programme, and budget. Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage client relationships, delivering practical engineering and design solutions. Oversee design management, technical reviews, and commercial performance across portfolios, including budgets, pricing, contracts, and financial outcomes. Support work winning through proposals, tender interviews, and client engagement, while building and developing high-performing teams.

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Technical Director – Major Projects, Building Services

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Job Summary

Provide senior technical and design leadership for major Building Engineering projects, with ownership of delivery, quality, programme, and budget. Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage client relationships, delivering practical engineering and design solutions. Oversee design management, technical reviews, and commercial performance across portfolios, including budgets, pricing, contracts, and financial outcomes. Support work winning through proposals, tender interviews, and client engagement, while building and developing high-performing teams.
Location: Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide senior technical and design leadership across major Building Engineering projects, focused on quality, programme, budget, and client outcomes.
  • •Lead project teams and take responsibility for successful delivery of a portfolio of projects.
  • •Work directly with clients to understand needs, build relationships, and provide practical engineering and design solutions.
  • •Lead design management, technical reviews, and project delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
  • •Provide commercial oversight across projects, including budgets, pricing, contracts, project reviews, and financial performance, and support business development through proposals and client engagement.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkAdditional LeavePublic HolidaysLearning BudgetPaid Study

Key Requirements

  • •A relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire/Hydraulics Engineering, ideally with 20+ years in the building services industry in Australia.
  • •Chartered Engineer status and relevant registrations.
  • •Extensive experience in building engineering, including design and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary building services projects.
  • •Proven experience in a senior technical, project or business leadership role, including strong communication and stakeholder management.
  • •Strong commercial understanding, including budgets, programmes, contracts, and financial performance, plus a track record of client engagement and work winning.
Experience:20+ yearsBuilding servicesMultidisciplinary projectsAustraliaConstruction
Education:
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementNegotiationTeam leadershipClient relationship management
Certifications:Chartered Engineer
Languages:English

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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