Associate Director- Mechanical Engineer

at  Arcadis

• Professional Growth: We value our people and invest in their development through professional memberships and global project exposure.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy genuine flex working opportunities, including hybrid working and part-time hours.
• Impactful Work: Transform your world and the world around you through client work, upskilling, championing equality and inclusion, and engaging in charity work.
  At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.
  One of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people’s lives. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

First and foremost, you share our passion for improving quality of life. You are a seasoned mechanical engineering professional with more than 12 years of experience, strong industry ties and demonstrated credibility in a design consulting environment. You will come to us with:

• Passion for Quality of Life: Share your commitment to improving quality of life through sustainable and innovative design.
• Extensive Health Sector Experience: Significant experience in the Building Services and Infrastructure sector, particularly in healthcare projects.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial skills in contracting, invoicing, debt management, and client management.
• Client Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain enduring client relationships, resulting in repeat work.
• Effective Coordination: Confidence in liaising with clients and contractors to achieve successful outcomes.
• Consultative Leadership: Experience managing interdisciplinary design interfaces and projects collaboratively.
• Chartered Status: Highly regarded and advantageous.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Our Buildings Design business is expanding, creating an opportunity for an experienced Associate Technical Director to join our Building Services team in either Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane. You’ll focus on delivering projects across the building services and social infrastructure sector, particularly in upcoming health precincts and education design opportunities.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Innovative Design Leadership: Deliver and sign-off on full mechanical design from feasibility study to practical completion for major projects, ensuring the highest level of innovation and quality.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, influencing decisions, and promoting Arcadis.
• Resource Allocation & Collaboration: Oversee resource allocation, collaborate with other design disciplines, and ensure the integrity of the overall design meets client expectations.
• Industry Expertise: Understand our clients’ businesses and the VIC/NSW and potentially QLD industry to consolidate company and personal credibility.
• Problem-Solving Excellence: Lead by example in technical issues, problem-solving, and fostering a culture of innovation within the team.
• Trusted Advisory: Provide expertise, assist in technical decision-making, and offer creative solutions to project challenges.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Work seamlessly with all disciplines and architects, employing a multidisciplinary design thinking mindset to ensure comprehensive and integrated project solutions.
• Proactive Mentorship: Be proactive in mentoring the team, fostering their growth and development.