Associate Director - Mechanical Engineering

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As we continue to strengthen our presence in Canberra and Sydney, 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 you'll 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 AECOM's reputation as a trusted technical leader in the region. The qualities that help you thrive: The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't 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. 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. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. 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 you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic enviro

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