Technical Director

Capstone Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment partners with a multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy to appoint an experienced Technical Director on the Gold Coast. You will lead civil land development delivery, governance and project management from concept to construction, interfacing with clients and stakeholders.

You will guide design teams, oversee technical reviews, manage budgets and risks, and mentor junior engineers within a strong urban development pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• RPEQ qualification or eligibility to obtain is required.
• Extensive experience delivering urban or land development projects in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, design standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead technical review processes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills for senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and delivery of project performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of urban development projects from concept through construction.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget and risk to achieve commercial and technical outcomes.
• Oversee delivery across multiple projects ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Provide leadership to project teams and foster a high-performing environment.
• Provide technical oversight and review of civil designs ensuring compliance with standards and approvals.
• Maintain design integrity across all stages from concept to construction documentation.
• Review and approve key deliverables and technical submissions to authorities.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities with clear resolution strategies.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams for integrated project outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication between disciplines to align design intent and project objectives.
• Manage interfaces between design, approvals and construction teams.
• Act as primary client liaison providing trusted technical and strategic advice.
• Build relationships with developers, authorities and stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, presentations and workshops; communicate project status clearly.
• Support negotiation and resolution of project issues with stakeholders.
• Provide high-level guidance during construction to align with design intent.
• Respond to RFIs and design changes; consider value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure governance of design modifications throughout delivery.
• Support project financial performance through resourcing and delivery efficiency.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Capstone Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded, multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy to appoint an experienced Technical Director to lead the delivery, technical governance, and project management of civil land development projects from their Gold Coast base.

Our client is a globally recognised business delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With a substantial international footprint and a strong reputation for technical excellence, the organisation is dedicated to improving quality of life through the work it delivers, and offers a collaborative environment in which curious, capable people can solve complex challenges together.

The Role

In this role, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with design intent, client objectives, regulatory requirements, and commercial outcomes. You will act as a key interface between design teams, clients, and stakeholders, driving quality and consistency across project delivery, and will join a well-established Urban Development team with a strong Gold Coast land development pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of urban development projects from concept through to construction support.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, and risk to achieve successful commercial and technical outcomes.
• Oversee delivery across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business and client objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Provide technical oversight and review of civil engineering designs, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, approvals, and best practice.
• Maintain design integrity and consistency across all project stages, including concept, detailed design, and construction documentation.
• Review and approve key deliverables, including reports, drawings, modelling outputs, and technical submissions to authorities.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities, providing clear direction on resolution strategies.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication between disciplines to ensure alignment of design intent and project objectives.
• Manage interfaces between design, approvals, and construction teams to ensure seamless project progression.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing trusted technical and strategic advice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and workshops, clearly communicating technical information and project status.
• Support negotiation and resolution of project issues with stakeholders.
• Provide high-level guidance during construction to ensure alignment with design intent and project requirements.
• Review and respond to design-related queries (RFIs), design changes, and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and governance of design modifications throughout project delivery.
• Support project financial performance through effective management of project budgets, resourcing, and delivery efficiency.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, supporting capability growth across the team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• RPEQ qualified (or eligibility to obtain)
• Extensive experience delivering urban development or land development projects in a design and project leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, design standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical review processes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, including delivery of technical advice to senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage project performance.