Technical Director - Structural Engineering

EGM Partners; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering consultancy delivering landmark programmes. In Australia, the Buildings team tackles technically demanding projects across civic, cultural, aviation, education and life sciences sectors.

As Technical Director, Structural Engineering, you will lead complex building projects, mentor teams, shape market direction in South Australia and engage with clients to win work while upholding technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex building projects.
• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer (CPEng) or near completion.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong business development and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of landmark projects across defence, aviation, education, transport, and life sciences.
• Provide high-level structural engineering expertise and design judgment.
• Drive quality, safety in design, and constructability across deliverables.
• Lead proposals and client relationships to win work.

Skills

Structural leadership

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring team

Technical judgment

Education

Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or near completion

Job description

Technical Director - Structural Engineering

Mott MacDonald is one of the world's largest employee-owned engineering, management and development consultancies, delivering complex and landmark programmes across more than 150 countries. In Australia, Mott MacDonald's Buildings team delivers some of the country's most technically demanding and culturally significant projects, spanning major civic and cultural institutions, aviation infrastructure, education campuses, and life sciences facilities.

Mott MacDonald's structural engineering capability is a cornerstone of the Buildings market. With access to a globally connected network of technical specialists and a culture that genuinely values innovation, sustainability and technical excellence, this is an environment where the best structural engineers do their best work.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a senior technical leadership role for a structural engineer who wants to work on landmark projects, lead and develop a high-performing team, and help shape the direction of Mott MacDonald'sBuildings market in South Australia.

As Technical Director, Structural Engineering, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-profile building projects, defence, aviation, water, education, transport, civic and life sciences sectors. You will bring deep structural engineering expertise to projects that require it, influence how theteam approaches technical challenges, and play an active role in winning new work and building the long-term client relationships that sustain a market-leading presence. This is primarily a delivery and technical leadership role with the majority of your time will be spent leading projects and teams on the ground, you will also engage directly with clients, lead major proposals and bids, and contribute to the consultancy's reputation for technical excellence in the Australian market.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead and deliver landmark projects across sectors markets including defence,aviation, water, education, transport, civic and life sciences, taking responsibility for programme, budget, and technical performance from concept through to completion.
• Provide high-level structural engineering expertise and technical judgment across complex, multi-disciplinary project environments.
• Ensure rigorous quality checking and verification across all project deliverables, with a strong focus on constructability, safety in design and professional standards.
• Manage risk proactively, both technical and commercial and provide clear, confident advice to clients and project teams when it matters most.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Engage directly with clients at a senior level, shaping project strategies and building the long-term partnerships that generate repeat business and referrals.
• Lead major proposals and bids, contributing technical insight and commercial intelligence to develop compelling, winning submissions.
• Develop tactical business development strategies aligned with sector and practice objectives and be adaptable to changing market conditions and client priorities.

Team Leadership & Technical Excellence

• Mentor and inspire junior and mid-level engineers, creating a culture of technical curiosity, continuous learning and professional growth.
• Lead through uncertainty and complexity, casting a compelling vision for the team and motivating people to push the boundaries of what's technically possible.
• Actively drive the adoption of global network systems, knowledge sharing and best-practice structural engineering solutions across the market.
• Champion innovation and sustainable design thinking across all project work, collaborating with architects, consultants and specialist engineers to deliver genuinely exceptional outcomes.

Collaboration & Knowledge

• Work effectively across disciplines, offices and geographies, leveraging Mott MacDonald's global network to bring the right expertise to every project.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Buildings discipline through professional development, thought leadership and active participation in the broader engineering community.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly experienced structural engineer with a track record of leading complex building projects and the technical credibility, commercial acumen and people leadership skills to operate at a Technical Director level. You bring genuine passion for the built environment, for the craft of structural engineering and for the landmark buildings that shape our community and support the economic development of South Australia.

You’ll bring:

• Substantial experience in structural engineering, with a clear track record of leading the technical delivery of complex, high-value building projects across one or more of the following sectors:defence, water, aviation, education, transport, civic or life sciences.
• Deep technical expertise in structural analysis, design and documentation, with the professional judgement to navigate complex engineering challenges with confidence.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams, with the ability to inspire technical excellence and support the professional growth of others.
• Proven business development capability with experience leading proposals, engaging clients at a senior level and contributing to the commercial success of a practice.
• Strong communication skills and the able to translate complex technical concepts clearly for clients, collaborators and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative and curious mindset, with the drive to continuously improve and the confidence to challenge conventional thinking.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering; Chartered Engineer status (CPEng or equivalent) required or near completion.

WHY MOTT MACDONALD

Mott MacDonald is 100% employee-owned which means every person in the business has a genuine stake in its success. The culture reflects that: collaborative, values-driven and committed to doing brilliant technical work on projects that matter.

As Technical Director, you will have access to Mott MacDonald's global structural engineering network, cutting-edge tools and methodologies, and a portfolio of landmark projects that will define your career. You will work alongside architects, engineers and consultants of the highest calibre, in a practice that takes technical excellence seriously and gives its people the autonomy and support to pursue it.