Technical Director - Mechanical Engineering

Technical Director - Mechanical Engineering

Due to strategic growth, we are looking for a Technical Director level Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Engineering team, based in Melbourne. 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 you'll make a difference:

• Provide strategic leadership across major multidisciplinary projects, overseeing technical delivery and ensuring commercial performance and client satisfaction.
• Lead and grow client relationships across health, defence, aviation, transport, sports infrastructure and other key sectors in Melbourne.
• 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 AECOM's reputation as a trusted technical leader in the region.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Chartered Engineer with relevant professional engineer registration, or transferrable RPEQ/RPEV registration. Equivalent recognition with a relevant professional body will also be considered.
• Ideally, 18+ 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.

Why you'll 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 what's 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.