Senior Engineering & Design Leader, Buildings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Extra annual leave

Flex public holidays

Learning & development

Paid study leave

Global career opportunities

Job summary

AECOM in Sydney is seeking a Project / Design Leader in Building Engineering to drive complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept through delivery and to manage scope, interfaces and design reviews with senior stakeholders.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, work with clients and project directors, and contribute to business growth while maintaining high-quality outcomes across major projects in our Building Engineering portfolio.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Building Engineering leadership or similar.
• Engineering degree with Chartered status.
• Experience across design management and project management.
• Commercial and contract management experience.
• Strong client and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multidisciplinary Building Engineering projects from inception to delivery.
• Collaborate with clients, technical leaders and teams to define scope and risks.
• Own design management, interfaces and design reviews to meet client objectives.
• Oversee programme, budget, resourcing and governance across projects.
• Foster client relationships and pursue new opportunities for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary

Design management

Project management

Client management

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Navisworks

Job description

Project / Design Leader - Building Engineering

Company Description
Come and grow with us.
Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

Everyone belongs at AECOM
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description
Our national Building Engineering team are looking for experienced Project / Design Leaders to join our team. These roles would suit experienced building services professionals who have developed strong experience across design management and project management.

You'll bring a technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Hydraulic or another Building Engineering discipline, combined with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage projects from both a design and commercial perspective. You'll work closely with our clients, technical leaders and project teams to define scope, manage change and deliver high-quality outcomes across some of our major projects.

How you'll make a difference:

• Lead complex, multidisciplinary projects, coordinating Building Engineering disciplines and wider project teams to deliver design solutions from project inception through to delivery.
• Work with clients to understand needs, interpret requirements to allow our engineers to develop solutions, document design assumptions and risks.
• Take ownership of design management, including defining scope, coordinating technical inputs, managing interfaces and leading design reviews to ensure the design meets client requirements, programme and project objectives.
• Manage project delivery across programme, financial performance, resourcing, financial governance, identifying and managing scope changes, risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing practical advice, managing expectations and working with Project Directors, Technical Directors, Design Managers and discipline leads to resolve project and technical challenges.
• Contribute to the growth of the Building Engineering business through client engagement, proposals and work-winning activities, bringing your technical and project experience to help develop new opportunities.

Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Ideally, 12+ years' experience in Building Engineering, with a strong technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Hydraulic or another relevant discipline.
• Relevant Engineering qualification, with Chartered status highly regarded, and a proven background across design management, project management or both.
• Commercial and Contract Management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects, with a strong understanding of scope, programme, financial governance, commercial matters and change management.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with technical specialists, senior stakeholders and project teams and make decisions across complex projects.
• The ability to balance technical detail with the wider project, client and commercial objectives. Experience across Defence, Healthcare, Aviation, Commercial, Data Centres, Sports or other complex infrastructure will be highly regarded.

Additional Information
Why you'll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected.

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ReqID: J
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid