Technical Director - Major Projects

Mott MacDonald; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work atmosphere

Bonuses

Life insurance

Salary continuance insurance

Extra annual leave

Employee resource groups

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Perth seeks a Technical Director, Major Projects to strengthen positioning and delivery of major energy transmission and distribution opportunities from our Perth office.

You will lead across the full lifecycle, from client engagement and bid strategy through governance, mobilisation, and delivery, mentoring teams and embedding lessons learned for future pursuits. This senior role offers a collaborative culture and growth opportunities in a dynamic energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Leads and shapes major energy projects and opportunities.
• Delivers strategy, governance and risk management.
• Develops proposals including scope, fees and commercial terms.
• Mentors teams and embeds lessons into future pursuits.
• Builds trusted relationships with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client and project positioning across the energy transmission and distribution market.
• Bring market and client insight to opportunity assessment, pursuit strategies and bid or no-bid decisions.
• Guide the development of major proposals, including scope, fees, commercial terms, contractual negotiations and risk allocation.
• Establish effective project teams, governance arrangements and delivery frameworks covering time, cost, quality, schedule, digital and risk management.
• Provide oversight on significant projects while mentoring colleagues and embedding lessons learned into future pursuits and delivery.

Skills

Energy market knowledge

Senior leadership

Client engagement

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Technical Director, Major Projects to strengthen how we position, pursue and deliver significant energy transmission and distribution opportunities from our Perth office.

You will provide leadership across the full project lifecycle, from early client engagement and bid strategy through commercial negotiation, project mobilisation and delivery governance. Working closely with clients, delivery partners and internal leaders, you will help shape commercially sound solutions and establish the structures required for successful major project outcomes.

• Lead strategic client and project positioning across the energy transmission and distribution market.
• Bring market and client insight to opportunity assessment, pursuit strategies and bid or no-bid decisions.
• Guide the development of major proposals, including scope, fees, commercial terms, contractual negotiations and risk allocation.
• Establish effective project teams, governance arrangements and delivery frameworks covering time, cost, quality, schedule, digital and risk management.
• Provide oversight on significant projects while mentoring colleagues and embedding lessons learned into future pursuits and delivery.

About You

You are an established major projects leader who can operate confidently across client engagement, commercial strategy and project delivery. You build trusted senior relationships, approach negotiations constructively and bring the judgement needed to balance opportunity, risk and successful delivery outcomes.

• Strong knowledge of the energy transmission and distribution market and its major project environment.
• Demonstrated success positioning and pursuing complex opportunities with clients, delivery partners and contractors.
• Commercial capability across scope definition, fee development, contractual risk, payment terms and contract negotiation.
• Experience establishing and governing multidisciplinary teams through project mobilisation and delivery.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to mentor others and turn project experience into practical improvements.

Culture & Benefits

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

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!

Location(s): Perth, WA, AU

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Energy

Discipline: Energy

Job Ref: 18080