Maritime Design Leader & Technical Director – Flexible Work

Ghd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Inclusive culture

Job summary

GHD is seeking an experienced Design Manager / Technical Director - Maritime to join our Queensland Maritime team in Brisbane. You will lead multidisciplinary maritime projects across ports, defence, transport and energy, guiding design teams and coordinating stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

With 10+ years in maritime design, Chartered status or progress toward chartership, and strong leadership and communication skills, you will strengthen client relationships and help grow the

Qualifications

• 10+ years in maritime assessment, design and remediation.
• Experience leading design and delivery of maritime infrastructure.
• Familiar with Australian and international maritime design standards.
• Chartered status or working toward chartership (RPEQ if applicable).
• Strong ability to coach and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, assessment, design and delivery of maritime infrastructure projects.
• Head design teams and coordinate with engineers, scientists and drafters.
• Manage scope, quality, program, budget, risk and interfaces.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and other disciplines on complex projects.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and stakeholders.
• Prepare proposals and pursue opportunities to grow the maritime business.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specs and design documentation.
• Coach developing engineers and foster a strong team culture.

Skills

Maritime design

Leadership of teams

Stakeholder management

Australian/intl standards

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Civil/Structural Eng degree

Job description

GHD is seeking an experienced Design Manager / Technical Director - Maritime to join our Queensland Maritime team in Brisbane. You will lead multidisciplinary maritime projects across ports, defence, transport and energy, guiding design teams and coordinating stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

With 10+ years in maritime design, Chartered status or progress toward chartership, and strong leadership and communication skills, you will strengthen client relationships and help grow the