Technical Director Structural

Mott MacDonald; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Discretionary bonuses

Life insurance

Salary continuity

Extra annual leave

Resource groups

Employee ownership

Leadership access

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Lead Structural Engineer to join our Buildings team in Queensland. You will lead significant projects across arts, culture, education, transport, and life sciences, shaping spaces that benefit communities while guiding the structures group to deliver robust concepts and design intent.

You will collaborate with the State Market Lead on commercial performance, resource planning, and development of multidisciplinary teams, promoting safety and high-quality

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a degree in structural engineering.
• High level of design creativity with robust structural concepts and strong design intent.
• Commercially aware with ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and manage client relationships.
• Desire to work in a multidisciplinary team, driving innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant projects and support successful bids to strengthen our structural presence in QLD.
• Lead and deliver landmark building projects across sectors including arts & culture, aviation, education, transport, civic, and life sciences.
• Promote a culture of safety through leadership activities, such as safety walks and incident reporting.
• Assist the Market Lead with pragmatic people management and encouraging collaboration.
• Manage resource planning and succession.
• Ensure compliance with systems, procedures, and required training.

Skills

Leadership

Structural Engineering

Client relationships

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Chartered Engineer

Degree in Structural Engineering

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 seek opportunities 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 deliver innovative buildings projects across a diverse range of markets including Defence, Water, Transport, Health and Life Sciences. With a strong focus on social and environmental outcomes, you’ll have the opportunity to shape spaces that make a real impact on communities and the world around us.

Mott MacDonald are currently seeking experienced Lead Structural Engineer to join our talented Buildings team. In addition to leading complex projects and strengthening our market presence, the successful Structures candidate will lead and guide the structures team, collaborating with the State Market Lead to oversee commercial performance and resource management for the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading significant projects and supporting successful project bids to strengthen our structural presence in QLD.
• Lead and deliver landmark building projects across sectors including arts & culture, aviation, education, transport, civic, and life sciences.
• Promoting a culture of safety by engaging in leadership activities, such as safety walks and incident reporting.
• Assisting the Market Lead with pragmatic people management and encouraging collaboration.
• Managing resource planning and succession.
• Ensuring compliance with systems, procedures, and required training.

About you

• Chartered Engineer with a degree in structural engineering or a related field.
• Possess a high level of design creativity with the ability to develop technically robust structural concepts whilst maintaining a strong focus on the design intent.
• Commercially aware with the ability to successfully lead structural and multidisciplinary complex projects through all phases whilst managing and developing strong client relationships.
• Desire to work within a multidisciplinary team, driving innovation and excellence, contributing to workplace culture.

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.

You’ve got this!