Hydraulic Director - Building Services

Shaw Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Talent partners with a Tier 2 design engineering consultancy in Melbourne to appoint a Director – Hydraulic Engineering (Building Services). You will lead a Melbourne-based team on Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects across commercial, health, education, childcare, industrial, heritage, and government sectors, shaping strategy, quality, and client relationships.

This role offers autonomy, executive visibility, and growth opportunities under an engaged leadership team, with a strong client base and

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in hydraulic engineering within building services, in a consulting environment.
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng or equivalent).
• Proven leadership with track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Comfortable engaging at executive level with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a Melbourne-based team of hydraulic engineers delivering complex Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects across sectors.
• Champion technical quality, innovation, and performance across the group.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, fire, and sustainability disciplines to deliver integrated building services solutions.
• Strengthen and grow client partnerships, leveraging your network to identify and convert strategic opportunities.
• Play a leading role in high-value bids, pursuits, and long-term framework agreements.
• Shape project strategies from concept to delivery, ensuring excellence at every stage.
• Represent the business externally through industry engagement, events, and thought leadership.

Job description

Base pay range

A$220,000.00/yr - A$300,000.00/yr

Director – Hydraulic Engineering (Building Services)

Melbourne-Based | Executive Leadership | Client Partnerships & Growth

Autonomy. Latitude. Influence. Designed for success.

Shaw Talent have partnered with a highly respected Tier 2 multi-disciplinary design engineering consultancy with decades of market credibility, a trusted reputation for technical excellence, and impressive momentum in the building services space across the country. This is a rare opportunity to lead, shape, and grow a hydraulic services group in Melbourne, fully backed by an engaged and award-winning executive leadership team.

With a strong client base already in place and a team primed for strategic growth, you'll be given the freedom to lead your way. You'll bring technical authority, industry presence, and commercial insight to strengthen relationships, unlock opportunities, and influence the direction of landmark projects.

This is a role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of design excellence, client engagement, and business growth and someone who can set the technical standard while inspiring trust both in the boardroom and on site.

The Opportunity

As Director – Hydraulic Engineering (Building Services), you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a Melbourne-based team of hydraulic engineers delivering complex Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects across commercial, health, education, childcare, industrial, heritage, and government sectors.
• Champion technical quality, innovation, and performance across the group.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, fire, and sustainability disciplines to deliver fully integrated building services solutions.
• Strengthen and grow client partnerships, leveraging your professional network and reputation to identify and convert strategic opportunities.
• Play a leading role in high-value bids, pursuits, and long-term framework agreements.
• Shape project strategies from concept to delivery, ensuring excellence at every stage.
• Represent the business externally through industry engagement, events, and thought leadership.

Who You Are

• 12+ years’ experience in hydraulic engineering within building services, in a consulting environment.
• Recognised for your technical credibility, commercial acumen, and ability to influence outcomes.
• Proven leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Comfortable and confident in engaging at executive level with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Commercially attuned, able to balance delivery with business development.
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng or equivalent).

What Makes This Special

• Lead with autonomy – shape your team, your approach, and your client engagement strategy.
• Strong foundations – inherit a well-respected group and diverse project portfolio.
• Growth opportunity – join a business with clear ambition, national momentum, and executive backing.
• Cross-discipline collaboration – work alongside leading experts across the full building services spectrum.
• Values-driven culture – deliver outstanding work in a supportive, performance-focused environment.

A Role That Matches Your Ambition

If you’re ready for an executive opportunity where your leadership leaves a visible mark on your team, your clients, and the built environment, let’s talk.

Submit in confidence. All conversations handled discreetly.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Engineering, and Consulting
• Engineering Services, Design Services, and Business Consulting and Services