Technical Director – HVAC or Senior Mechanical Engineer

GHD; Geelong; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Technical Director – HVAC or Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead delivery of complex building services on major infrastructure and urban projects in Melbourne. You will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and shape the strategic direction of our building services engineering capability.

This role emphasizes client relationships, commercial acumen, mentoring engineers and delivering sustainable, high-quality outcomes from concept to commissioning, while

Qualifications

• HVAC building services engineering experience in a consulting environment.
• Chartered Engineer status or eligibility in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and resource coordination across major building services projects.
• Act as Technical Director/Reviewer/Senior Engineer for HVAC design and verification.

Skills

HVAC

Building services

Leadership

Client relationships

Commercial mindset

Mentoring engineers

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer (Australia)

Job description

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join GHD on one of Australia's largest transport infrastructure projects. Working within an integrated alliance you'll help deliver city shaping infrastructure that will transform Melbourne's transport network and create a lasting legacy for future generations.

Due to this significant major project win and ongoing strong workload, we are seeking an accomplished Technical Director – HVAC OR Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our well-respected team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure and building services projects.

Working alongside industry-leading professionals, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, including transport, healthcare, education, defence, data centres, commercial, infrastructure and public sector developments.

As a technical leader, you'll help shape the strategic direction and continued growth of our building services' engineering capability. You'll bring a strong commercial mindset, established client relationships and a genuine passion for developing high-performing teams, while identifying and realising new opportunities.

We are focused on innovation, sustainability and the delivery of high-quality outcomes for our clients, while creating an environment where our people are supported to do their best work, grow their careers and make a meaningful impact on the communities we work within.

This diverse and exciting role will see you working on:

• Providing technical leadership, strategic advice and resource coordination across a diverse portfolio of major building services projects.
• Acting as Technical Director/Reviewer/Senior Engineer for the design, technical delivery and verification of complex HVAC mechanical engineering building services solutions, ensuring fit-for-purpose outcomes, quality and compliance.
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams across Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire, Structural, Civil and specialist engineering disciplines.
• Building and maintaining senior client relationships, leading key pursuits and contributing to proposals, reports, technical assessments and strategic client engagement.
• Guiding projects from concept design through construction and commissioning, while supporting planning, resourcing, risk management, quality assurance and commercial performance.
• Mentoring and developing engineers through visible leadership, technical coaching, knowledge sharing and training, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Promoting sustainable and innovative engineering solutions that deliver long-term value for clients and communities.

What would you bring to the team?

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, supported by extensive experience in HVAC mechanical building services engineering within a consulting environment.
• Engineers Australia Chartered Professional Engineer and RPEV status, or eligibility to obtain these in Australia.
• Proven experience leading the design, delivery and verification of complex building services projects, with strong technical expertise in HVAC, mechanical services systems and integrated building services design.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal specialists, external stakeholders, contractors and sub-consultants.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian building regulations, standards, codes and compliance requirements.
• Proven client leadership, business development and work-winning experience, supported by strong commercial, risk management and communication skills.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach, with the credibility to influence outcomes, mentor others and build high-performing teams.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.