Engineering Manager - Australia

Tractebel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 185,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

RED is seeking an Engineering Manager based in our Australia office to lead major engineering projects, coordinate M&E installations and manage project teams. The role emphasizes client interaction, commercial awareness and robust technical knowledge in building services design.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, a background in consultancy or construction, and relevant professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Chartered or equivalent professional recognition preferred.
• Experience in sustainable building design and consultancy.
• Strong leadership and client-facing capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and IT-based calculation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead major engineering projects from development through design and coordination.
• Manage project teams and coordinate mechanical/electrical installations.
• Conduct cost and fee bid analyses and monitor schedules.
• Develop control and operating system applications for building services.
• Represent the company at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

BSc/BEng

MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC

GreenMark/LEED/WELL

Job description

RED is an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to be based in our Australia office, with the ability to inspire others and lead both small and large projects. You will take on a client‑facing role in the development, design, and coordination of engineering projects. Candidates with an industrial background, preferably with experience in semiconductor facilities, cleanrooms, brownfield retrofitting, data centres, and other industrial projects. Additional sector experience in commercial, hotel, and retail design would be desirable.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with colleagues and clients, and experience working on innovative projects with leading client organisations, and contractors will equip you to take a future pro-active role in forging client relationships of our sector portfolio.

You will possess good commercial awareness, in addition to having robust technical knowledge relevant to building services design, and capable of incorporating those technologies into the hotel / hospitality and leisure sector. The position will ideally suit someone who is currently working in building service consultancy and is prepared to work ‘hands on’.

Rumeneration will AUD $205,000.00 per annnum

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for running of Major projects. Takes Team Management role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (majority of building types)
• Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of fee bids
• Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for Management, Client or others.
• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
• Surveys tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors’ teams
• Ensure engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with, and provides advice to client
• Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

Job Requirements

• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
• Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group
• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent
• Qualifications in one or more of GreenMark /LEED /WELL
• Significant experience of sustainable design for a range of building types
• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
• Appreciation & working knowledge of contract & business law
• Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc
• Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good understanding of Singapore codes
• Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Leadership & mentoring skills
• Presentation skills
• Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills