Engineering Lead - Building Services (Canberra)

About the role

Ivory Group is recruiting, on behalf of a leading national building services consultancy, an Office Lead for its Canberra office. The client specialises in workplace, commercial fit-out and building refurbishment projects and has offices across Australia. The role takes ownership of the local office, its people and client relationships, leads building services project delivery across the ACT and builds the firm's profile in the local market. It suits an experienced engineer ready for a leadership position with autonomy and the support of a national team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Canberra office
• Oversee delivery of building services projects, ensuring quality, budget and program targets are met
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, architects, project managers and builders
• Drive business development and grow the firm's presence in the Canberra market
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to tenders
• Mentor and develop engineers within the local team

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
• Extensive local experience in building services, ideally in workplace or commercial fit-out projects
• Proven leadership experience and strong client relationships in the Canberra market
• Excellent communication and business development skills

What we offer

• Genuine autonomy and ownership of the Canberra office
• Career progression into senior leadership within a national firm
• Support from experienced engineers and leaders across the business
• Social activities and events

To apply, candidates can use the online application or contact the recruiter directly for a confidential discussion.