Engineering Operations Leader — Associate Director

Decobu Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Decobu Pty Ltd is actively seeking an experienced Associate Director - Engineering Operations to lead and optimise the day-to-day performance of multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire protection services. This senior role reports to the Director - Head of Engineering and focuses on operational excellence, people development and profit delivery.

You will drive leadership, accountability and practical improvements in project delivery, commercial

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire Protection or related discipline.
• More than 10 years of post-graduate experience in building services engineering consultancy.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of building services design, project delivery, coordination, compliance and Australian regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects, resources, budgets, forecasts and project profitability.
• Strong business acumen and experience in client relationship management, fee proposals and business development.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to balance strategic priorities with the practical demands of day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, acting as operational second-in-command to the Director - Head of Engineering. Coach and develop team members while building a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring appropriate resourcing, coordination, technical quality and compliance. Identify project risks early and lead practical recovery actions where required.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders while supporting proposals, tenders, presentations and business development opportunities.
• Coordinate day-to-day engineering operations, team capacity and resource allocation. Lead practical improvements to systems, processes, productivity and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Provide clear and timely reporting on resources, project delivery, financial performance and operational risks. Establish clear expectations, monitor performance and ensure agreed actions are followed through.

Job description

Decobu Pty Ltd is actively seeking an experienced Associate Director - Engineering Operations to lead and optimise the day-to-day performance of multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire protection services. This senior role reports to the Director - Head of Engineering and focuses on operational excellence, people development and profit delivery.

You will drive leadership, accountability and practical improvements in project delivery, commercial