Technical Director - Mechanical Engineering (Buildings)

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Technical Director level Mechanical Engineer to join its Building Engineering team in Melbourne. The role suits a well-connected industry professional with deep technical expertise, strong client engagement skills and experience delivering complex projects across multiple sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across major multidisciplinary projects, overseeing technical delivery and ensuring commercial performance and client satisfaction.
• Lead and grow client relationships across health, defence, aviation, transport, sports infrastructure and other key sectors in Melbourne.
• Set design direction, conduct high-level reviews and ensure best practice standards across all mechanical deliverables.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, building capability within the team and creating clear career pathways.
• Contribute to business growth through work winning, market engagement and strengthening AECOM's reputation as a trusted technical leader in the region.

Required profile

• Chartered Engineer with relevant professional engineer registration, or transferrable RPEQ/RPEV registration; equivalent recognition with a relevant professional body will also be considered.
• Ideally 18+ years' experience in a Building Services consultancy or significant design experience in the Mechanical Contracting field.
• Proven record in technical design and project delivery while maintaining strong client relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Services projects and standards, able to share technical expertise with clients, junior engineers and wider teams.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects simultaneously, with design experience across a variety of market sectors.
• Excellent communication and soft skills, with a passion for mentoring junior engineers.
• Australian citizenship is required; current or previously held defence clearance is highly regarded.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase of up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave per year.
• Flexible public holidays, with the option to swap holidays such as Easter.
• Continuous learning and growth, including lunch and learn sessions, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days of paid study leave and global career opportunities.