Director – Gas Turbine Facility Development (Hybrid)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Australia is seeking a Director – Gas Turbine Facility Development to lead complex gas turbine projects across Australia, including brownfield and greenfield developments, from inception to commissioning. You will drive technical strategy, feasibility studies, and Owners Engineer support while coordinating with design teams and clients.

The role requires 10+ years in gas turbine development, strong leadership, and a track record in delivering large-scale energy projects within regulatory

Qualifications

• 10+ years of gas turbine facility development experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, operation and maintenance for gas turbines.
• Experience in consulting, developer, OEM, or EPC environments.
• Proven ability to lead risk assessments including environmental/noise considerations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing procurement documentation and bids.
• Track record of assuring quality and compliance in Australian market.
• Strong client relationship skills across senior stakeholders.
• Existing networks across Australian generation clients.
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering; postgraduate qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead gas turbine facility delivery across Australia from inception to commissioning.
• Define technical approach and front-end feasibility for projects.
• Provide Owners Engineer support and interface with procurement teams.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines (mechanical, process, electrical).
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and OEMs.

Skills

Gas turbine facility development

Project delivery

Owners Engineer experience

Procurement & bids

Quality & compliance

Client relationships

Engineering leadership

Australian energy sector

Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Education

Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree

Postgraduate qualification (Chartered Engineer or energy masters)

Job description

AECOM Australia is seeking a Director – Gas Turbine Facility Development to lead complex gas turbine projects across Australia, including brownfield and greenfield developments, from inception to commissioning. You will drive technical strategy, feasibility studies, and Owners Engineer support while coordinating with design teams and clients.

The role requires 10+ years in gas turbine development, strong leadership, and a track record in delivering large-scale energy projects within regulatory