Job Description

Buildings Services Lead – Queensland

Help shape the future of Queensland's built environment.

Queensland is experiencing one of the most significant periods of investment in its history. At Aurecon, we're partnering with our clients to deliver this once in a generation pipeline of projects across Brisbane 2032, aviation, defence, health and city-shaping precincts, creating places that will benefit Queensland for decades to come.

We're looking for an experienced Buildings Services Lead to join our Queensland Buildings Leadership Team, to help shape the next chapter of our business.

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to influence strategy, build exceptional teams, strengthen client partnerships and deliver some of Queensland's most significant projects.

The opportunity

As Buildings Services Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in the continued growth of Aurecon's Buildings business in Queensland.

You'll lead a talented and highly regarded Building Services team while working alongside leaders across structural, electrical, sustainability, digital and design management disciplines to deliver integrated solutions for our clients.

Success in this role isn't measured by technical delivery alone. It's measured by the strength of your client relationships, the capability of your team, the quality of the culture you create and the lasting impact you have on our business.

You'll help define where we grow, how we innovate and how we continue attracting and developing some of the industry's best people.

What you'll do

• Lead and inspire a high-performing Building Services team across Queensland.
• Develop and mentor talented engineers, creating clear pathways for growth and leadership.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, industry partners and the broader Queensland market.
• Identify opportunities and lead major pursuits across aviation, sports, defence, health, education and precinct developments.
• Drive commercial performance while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality and technical excellence.
• Champion innovation through digital engineering, sustainable design and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Queensland Buildings business as a member of the leadership team.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where people are empowered to do their best work.

About you

You're an experienced leader who enjoys bringing people together to solve complex challenges.

• Deep mechanical and building services engineering expertise, backed by relevant qualifications and RPEQ registration.
• Experience in building services consulting and delivery.
• Strong networks and an established reputation within the Queensland market.
• Experience delivering major projects across sectors such as aviation, sports and entertainment, defence, health, commercial buildings or major precincts.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and developing future leaders.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience growing client relationships and winning work.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across clients, partners and teams.
• A passion for quality , collaboration and creating a positive environment for our people to grow.

Why Aurecon?

At Aurecon, you'll join a business with a strong reputation in Queensland, trusted by our clients to deliver. As an Asia Pacific engineering consultancy headquartered in Australia, we value and invest in collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

You'll work alongside industry leading experts on some of Queensland's most significant projects while helping shape how buildings are designed, delivered for the future.

Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and supported to grow their careers in ways that align with their ambitions. We invest in our people to ensure great outcomes for our clients and the communities in which we work.

If you're looking for a leadership role where you can influence strategy, develop exceptional people, strengthen client relationships and help shape the future of Queensland's built environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready for your next adventure?

We invite leaders who are passionate about driving impactful change in the building sector to apply. If your background aligns with our vision, and you're excited about the opportunity to lead and inspire, we want to hear from you.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.