Associate Director, Mechanical (Brisbane) – Lead & Grow

Vivid Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role with real influence

Growing local pipeline

Diverse projects across sectors

Flexible working arrangements

Friendly, dynamic team culture

Job summary

Vivid Recruitment is partnering with an established national building services engineering consultancy to appoint an Associate Director, Mechanical for the Brisbane team. The leader will guide technical direction, own client relationships and shape the office's growth while remaining hands-on with design work.

The role demands a senior mechanical engineer with 12+ years' consultancy experience, RPEQ registration, and a solid track record in delivering major projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years' building services mechanical design experience within a consultancy.
• RPEQ registration is essential; CPEng highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of AS 1668, NCC Section J and relevant Australian Standards.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing major projects.
• Solid commercial acumen and a track record of winning and growing client relationships.
• Permanent work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Brisbane mechanical team, providing technical direction and day-to-day leadership.
• Oversee mechanical design across HVAC, ventilation, controls and associated systems, from concept through to construction.
• Review and sign off on designs, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Manage the commercial performance of projects, including fees, budgets and resourcing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, builders and developers.
• Drive business development, prepare fee proposals and help grow the mechanical capability in Queensland.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers across the team.
• Bring sustainability and energy efficiency thinking into design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring/people development

Sustainability thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

RPEQ registration

CPEng (highly regarded)

Job description

Vivid Recruitment is partnering with an established national building services engineering consultancy to appoint an Associate Director, Mechanical for the Brisbane team. The leader will guide technical direction, own client relationships and shape the office's growth while remaining hands-on with design work.

The role demands a senior mechanical engineer with 12+ years' consultancy experience, RPEQ registration, and a solid track record in delivering major projects.