Associate Director - Electrical Engineering (Sydney) (City …, City of Sydney

Job Description Due to strategic growth, we are looking for an Associate Director level Electrical Engineer to join our diverse Building Services team, based in Sydney. This role offers a rare leadership opportunity within our Building Engineering team. You will provide technical leadership on a variety of multi‑disciplinary projects across ANZ. How you'll make a difference
- Lead the delivery of complex, multi‑disciplinary building projects across our key markets including health, education, defence, transport, commercial, aviation, sports and data centres throughout Australia.
- Provide technical leadership and governance across electrical building services design, ensuring compliance with Australian codes, standards, and best‑practice engineering principles.
- Drive innovation and excellence in project execution by reviewing design calculations, specifications, models, and documentation, ensuring high‑quality, coordinated outcomes.
- Build and maintain trusted client relationships, supporting business development and securing a strong pipeline of high‑profile building services projects.
- Strengthen AECOM's Building Services capability across ANZ, contributing to local and national strategy, team growth, and capability development. Qualifications
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with (ideally) 15+ years of consultancy experience delivering complex building services engineering projects.
- Chartership with Engineers Australia (CPEng) or other equivalent registration and holds or is eligible for state level qualified registration (RPV).
- Extensive technical expertise in discipline‑related design, with deep knowledge of Australian codes, standards and regulations.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging clients, contractors, consultants, and senior project teams.
- Proven excellence in project and commercial management, leading multi‑disciplinary teams on high‑profile, technically challenging projects.
- Due to the nature of this role candidates with an Australian Citizenship and eligible for Defence Security Clearance are highly preferred. Existing clearance to Baseline or Negative Vetting 1 is highly regarded. Benefits
- 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. Equal Chance 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvkna