Technical Director, Complex and Mission Critical Buildings

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Technical Director, Complex and Mission Critical Buildings in Perth to lead engineering design management on multimillion-dollar projects. You will coordinate electrical, mechanical, structural, civil and other disciplines to deliver integrated outcomes and drive the design programme with focus on scope, risks, quality and client satisfaction.

You will bring a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a track record of leading mission critical projects, including

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering design projects.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design management across multimillion-dollar, multidisciplinary complex building projects.
• Coordinate electrical, mechanical, structural, civil and other design disciplines to deliver integrated outcomes.
• Act as a key client interface translating project requirements into design priorities and actions.
• Drive design programme by managing scope, interfaces, risks, quality and deliverables.
• Lead design reviews and resolve cross-discipline issues to support constructible solutions.
• Provide senior technical and project leadership from design development to delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Technical Director, Complex and Mission Critical Buildings

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Technical Director, Complex and Mission Critical Buildings in our Buildings Team based in Perth, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind. Lead engineering design management across multimillion-dollar, multidisciplinary complex building projects. Coordinate electrical, mechanical, structural, civil and other design disciplines to deliver fully integrated outcomes. Act as a key client interface, translating project requirements into clear design priorities, decisions and actions. Drive the design programme forward by managing scope, technical interfaces, risks, quality and key deliverables. Lead design reviews and resolve cross-discipline issues to support coordinated, practical and constructible solutions. Provide senior technical and project leadership from design development through to delivery.

What you’ll bring

A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred, plus substantial experience leading complex engineering design projects. Demonstrated success coordinating multidisciplinary teams across large-scale mission critical building projects. Strong client engagement, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to lead key design discussions. A track record of maintaining momentum across complex projects while balancing programme, technical quality, risk and commercial outcomes. Experience in mission critical environments such as data centres, including Tier I or Tier II design, and Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) accreditation would be highly regarded.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective. We’ve re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again. Find out more here.