Engineering Senior Manager

Webuild S.p.A.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Paid parental leave

Flexible/remote work

Learning & development

Gym onsite

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Webuild in Australia (comprising Clough and e2o) seeks a senior technical and design leader to oversee Clough's Buildings portfolio from precontracts to delivery. Lead multidisciplinary design teams, establish governance, and provide client-facing direction to deliver safe, compliant, buildable outcomes on complex projects.

The role demands 15+ years in engineering/design management on major buildings, Chartered status preferred, and a proven ability to coordinate architecture, structures, MEP

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering degree (e.g., BSc Eng).
• Chartered Professional Engineer status preferred.
• 15+ years in engineering/design or technical management on complex buildings.
• Experience across aviation, health, defence, stadia, data centres or similar.
• Strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Contractor-side experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical and design leadership across complex projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary design management and governance.
• Support full lifecycle from precontracts to handover.
• Lead bids with technical strategy and client presentations.
• Manage external designers and coordinate interfaces.
• Foster collaboration across engineering, design, commercial and construction teams.

Skills

Leadership

Design management

Stakeholder management

Multi-discipline coordination

Education

BSc Eng

CPEng - Chartered Professional Engineer

Engineers Australia membership

Job description

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Webuild in Australia is comprised of Webuild, Clough and e2o. Together, we are a pioneering project delivery company. We harness innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples' lives today and tomorrow.

We deliver large, complex projects for the infrastructure, energy, and resources industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Our business is built on a foundation of strong values, earning us a respected reputation as an employer of a diverse and talented workforce who share in our passion for projects.

We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By investing in their careers, we are not only supporting the growth of the engineering and construction industries, but ensuing Australia is well-positioned to deliver the nation-building projects that will enable a more sustainable future.

The Role:

Provide senior technical and design leadership across Clough's Buildings portfolio, supporting projects from precontracts and bid development through design, procurement and delivery. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary internal and external design teams, establish robust technical governance, and provide trusted client-facing leadership to deliver safe, compliant, buildable and commercially informed design outcomes. The role will support a diverse portfolio of complex building projects and strengthen organisational capability across sectors including aviation, health, defence, stadia and data centres.

The Duties:

• Provide senior technical and design leadership across complex building projects and pursuits, with flexibility to support multiple sectors and project locations as business priorities require.
• Lead multidisciplinary design management across architecture, structures, building services/MEP, civil interfaces and specialist disciplines, ensuring integration between design, construction, commercial, planning and procurement requirements.
• Support projects across the full lifecycle, including opportunity development, precontracts, tendering, design development, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, with particular focus on continuity of design intent and technical risk management.
• Lead engineering and design contributions to bids and business development, including technical strategy, design partner selection, consultant scopes, programme, resourcing, design risk, value management and client presentations.
• Establish and maintain appropriate technical governance, assurance, peer review and audit processes so that designs are compliant, coordinated, buildable and suitable for the intended procurement and delivery strategy.
• Act as a trusted technical interface with clients, authorities, operators, consultants, delivery partners and internal leadership, translating complex technical matters into clear narratives, recommendations and decisions.
• Facilitate and lead client and stakeholder workshops, design reviews and presentations, demonstrating strong judgement, communication and the ability to build confidence in the project's technical approach.
• Manage external designers and consultants, including scope definition, procurement support, deliverables, programme, performance, design change, coordination and commercial awareness.
• Ensure engineering and design teams are clearly briefed on scope, contractual obligations, design responsibilities, programme, interfaces, information requirements and change control.
• Drive design integration with construction methodology, temporary works, logistics, procurement packaging, quantities, cost planning, value management and programme to optimise whole-of-project outcomes.
• Identify, elevate and actively manage technical, design and interface risks, including gaps between disciplines, packages and project phases, and ensure clear ownership and close-out.
• Support the allocation and development of Engineering Managers, Design Managers, Engineering Coordinators and discipline resources across the Buildings portfolio, balancing project demand and capability.
• Build capability within the Buildings engineering function through mentoring, coaching, graduate development, knowledge sharing, lessons learned and targeted professional development.
• Identify capability gaps and emerging technical requirements across the Buildings portfolio and recommend recruitment, external support, systems or training to strengthen organisational capability.
• Foster collaborative behaviours across engineering, design, commercial, construction and operations teams and promote productive partnerships with external designers and supply chain participants.
• Demonstrate and promote Clough's Code of Conduct, Principles and Values and comply with applicable Clough Management System requirements.

The Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. BSc Eng).
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) – preferred.
• Membership of relevant Engineering Institutions (e.g. Engineers Australia) – preferred
• 15+ years' relevant experience in engineering, design or technical management, including substantial experience on complex building projects.
• Demonstrated experience across a combination of building sectors such as aviation, health, defence, stadia, data centres or other technically complex major buildings; depth in several sectors is preferred over experience in every sector.
• Strong contractor-side experience is highly desirable. Experience gained across more than one part of the industry - contractor, client and/or design consultancy - will be well regarded, particularly where it demonstrates an understanding of differing project drivers and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience across both precontracts and project delivery, with the ability to transition technical strategy from bid and design development into procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Proven multidisciplinary leadership across building design, with experience coordinating architecture, structures, MEP/building services and specialist systems rather than experience limited to a single discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience leading engineering/design teams, consultants or multidisciplinary technical functions on major projects.
• Strong client, stakeholder and delivery-partner management skills, including the ability to establish trust, facilitate difficult technical discussions and influence outcomes without relying solely on formal authority.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present a coherent technical narrative to clients, executives, project teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Sound commercial and contractual awareness, including consultant scopes, design change, procurement interfaces, programme, quantities, value management and technical risk.

Clough’s people enjoy:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join
• Flexible and remote work options to manage work and lifestyle commitments
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities (through Engineers Australia, AIM Training, LinkedIn Learning and more)
• Excellent end of trip facilities and free gym onsite (Perth only)
• Numerous mental health and well-being programs
• Special offers on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, retail and more
• Exposure toa range of iconic projects and industries
• Salary continuance insurance (criteria applies)

We're building a diverse workforce

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans' Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, and an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity. Guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

Please note: We reserve the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.