• Engineering
  • Brisbane
  • Permanent
  • AU$185000 - AU$220000 per annum
  • 3419739
  • Build and lead an Environmentally Sustainable Design offering as part of a multi-disciplinary building services team.

  • Shape the future of sustainable strategies across healthcare, government, education, and commercial projects, including those tied to Queensland's upcoming capital works expansion and the 2032 Olympics.

  • Step into a leadership role where your expertise is valued, your ideas influence business direction, and your progression is clear.


Why This Role Matters

This consultancy has delivered major projects across healthcare, aged care, education, and commercial sectors for decades. Now, they're investing in sustainability as a dedicated service discipline.

As the ESD Leader, you'll drive the agenda for green design, embed sustainability into every project, whilst building and mentoring a growing team. You'll have the autonomy to set the strategy while drawing on the support of a 40 strong group of engineers spanning mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fire protection and fire safety.

With Queensland's health infrastructure pipeline expanding and the Olympics on the horizon, you'll be at the forefront of projects that define sustainable communities for the future.


What You'll Be Doing (and Why You'll Enjoy It)

  • Leading the sustainable design offering, developing strategies that deliver measurable impact.

  • Working hands-on across projects in healthcare, government, education, industrial, and commercial sectors.

  • Building strong client relationships and positioning the consultancy as a go-to partner for ESD solutions.

  • Mentoring engineers who want to grow under your guidance, fostering a collaborative, trusted team culture.


What You'll Need

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

  • Experienced (10+ years) in ESD / sustainability design within building services in Brisbane

  • Confident leading projects and teams, with strong communication and client management skills.

  • Excited by the chance to create something of your own within an established, respected consultancy.

  • Degree-qualified in engineering, sustainability, or a related discipline.


What's In It for You

  • Ownership & Influence - this is the consultancy's first dedicated ESD leadership role, giving you real say in shaping the service line.

  • Career Progression - with clear pathways to Associate and beyond, including potential shareholding opportunities for key staff.

  • Major Projects - involvement in high-profile healthcare and government developments tied to Queensland's growth agenda.

  • Supportive Culture - a collaborative environment built on trust, long-term retention, and professional growth.


Interested? Let's talk.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, reach out for a confidential conversation to me Gareth on 0403 625 836

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no need for an up-to-date CV right now. Just send me a message on LinkedIn or give me a call, and we'll explore whether this could be the right next step for you.

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