Associate Director Mechanical Engineering

As we continue to strengthen our presence in Canberra we are seeking an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Engineering team. This opportunity is ideal for a well-connected industry professional who brings deep technical expertise strong client engagement skills and experience delivering complex projects across multiple sectors.

How youll make a difference:

• Provide strategic leadership across major mechanical projects overseeing technical delivery and ensuring commercial performance and client satisfaction.
• Lead and grow client relationships across health defence aviation transport and other key sectors in Canberra.
• Drive technical excellence by setting design direction conducting high-level reviews and ensuring best practice standards across all mechanical deliverables.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent building capability within the team and creating clear pathways for career progression.
• Contribute to business growth through work winning market engagement and strengthening AECOMs reputation as a trusted technical leader in the region.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• Chartered Engineer with ACT professional engineer registration or transferrable RPEQ/RPEV registration. Equivalent recognition with a relevant professional body will also be considered.
• Ideally 15 years experience in a Building Services consultancy or significant design experience within the Mechanical Contracting field.
• Proven record in technical design and project delivery while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Services projects and Standards able to share technical expertise with clients junior engineers and broader teams across major projects.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects simultaneously with demonstrable design experience across a variety of market sectors.
• Excellent communication and soft skills with a passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Due to the nature of projects Australian Citizenship is required with current / previously held defence clearance highly regarded. 

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time