Senior Engineering & Design Lead – Buildings (Remote/Flexible)

Webuild S.p.A.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Paid parental leave

Flexible and remote work options

Ongoing learning and development

End of trip facilities and gym access

Job summary

Webuild S.p.A. is seeking a senior technical and design leader to oversee Clough's Buildings portfolio in Australia.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure design governance, and support opportunities from bid development through delivery across aviation, health, defence, stadia and data centres. The role requires 15+ years of engineering/technical management experience, with Chartered Engineer preferred, and a track record of coordinating architecture, structures, MEP and specialist

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. BSc Eng).
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) – preferred.
• 15+ years' relevant experience in engineering, design or technical management.
• Experience across building sectors such as aviation, health, defence, stadia, data centres or other complex major buildings.
• Strong contractor-side experience desirable.
• Experience leading engineering/design teams across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical and design leadership across complex building projects and pursuits, with flexibility to support multiple sectors and project locations.
• 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 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 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 and decisions.
• Facilitate client and stakeholder workshops, design reviews and presentations, demonstrating strong judgement and communication to build confidence in the technical approach.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Design Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Client Engagement

Education

BSc Eng.

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) – preferred

Job description

Webuild S.p.A. is seeking a senior technical and design leader to oversee Clough's Buildings portfolio in Australia.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure design governance, and support opportunities from bid development through delivery across aviation, health, defence, stadia and data centres. The role requires 15+ years of engineering/technical management experience, with Chartered Engineer preferred, and a track record of coordinating architecture, structures, MEP and specialist