Technical Director Buildings

Mott MacDonald; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work atmosphere

Discretionary bonuses

Life and salary continuance insurance

Extra annual leave option

Employee resource groups

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Sydney is seeking a Senior Technical Director – Mechanical or Electrical to lead complex Building Services projects and act as the technical interface for clients and stakeholders. You will drive design quality and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑value outcomes.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, CPEng or progress toward chartership, and proficiency with Revit/BIM, NCC and related standards.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or demonstrable pathway towards chartership preferred.
• Strong mechanical or electrical building services design capability across sectors.
• Experience with Revit and BIM-enabled design delivery; knowledge of relevant mechanical engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and governance across building services design from concept to construction support.
• Lead complex technical decision‑making, peer reviews and approval of engineering calculations, specs, reports and design documentation.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, representing the business at technical and construction meetings.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary resources to deliver projects within programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Contribute to proposals, strategic planning, recruitment and capability development while championing innovation and digital delivery.

Job description

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Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seekopportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Due to exciting upcoming projects, we have an opportunity for a Technical Director – Mechanical or Electrical to join our Building Services team in Sydney. This is a senior technical leadership role with responsibility for guiding engineering outcomes across complex building and infrastructure-related projects, while acting as a trusted technical interface for clients and project stakeholders. You will help strengthen technical capability across the practice, bringing together local, interstate and global expertise to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

• Provide technical leadership and governance across building services design, from concept and detailed design through to construction support.
• Lead complex technical decision-making, peer reviews and approval of engineering calculations, specifications, reports and design documentation.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, representing the business at technical, design and construction coordination meetings.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary, interstate and global resources to deliver projects to agreed programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Contribute to proposals, strategic planning, recruitment and capability development while championing innovation, sustainability and digital engineering.

About You

You are an accomplished engineer with strong consulting experience and the technical credibility to lead complex design outcomes and engage confidently with clients and multidisciplinary teams. You combine deep engineering knowledge with a collaborative leadership style and an interest in advancing technical practice, digital delivery and sustainable design.

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or a demonstrable pathway towards chartership preferred.
• Strong mechanical or electrical building services design capability, with experience delivering complex projects across sectors such as aviation, health, education, commercial, life sciences or major infrastructure-related buildings.
• Strong knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC), relevant Australian Standards, energy-efficiency requirements, smoke control and ventilation design principles.
• Experience with Revit and Building Information Modelling (BIM) enabled design delivery, together with relevant mechanical engineering analysis tools.
• An influential and collaborative communicator who can provide technical leadership, work effectively across disciplines and promote innovation and continuous improvement.

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• As a senior role, you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day 1