Technical Director – Civil & Urban Development

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 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.