An International building services engineering consultancy, founded in Australia more than a decade ago, has grown to around 300 people. They deliver 18 engineering disciplines in-house and are trusted on some of the most complex buildings in the country.
This newly created Associate Director role offers the opportunity to drive business growth and shape the future of the Brisbane office. You'll spend 80% of your time building client relationships, winning work and securing projects across health, education, aviation and sport.
The remaining 20% focuses on project direction, overseeing client relationships, fees and commercial performance while specialist teams lead the design.
Around $250k package incl. super, negotiable for the right person
Discretionary annual bonus tied to targets you help set
First dedicated BD Associate Director in the Brisbane office
Direct access to the founders and every key decision maker
Room to build your own practice within a national business
Clear pathway to Director on the BD or operations track
International airports led from Brisbane, here and overseas
Major public infrastructure linked to the Brisbane Olympics
Long-term programs tied to Olympic precinct planning
Hospitals, education, labs, high-rise and data centre work
18 disciplines in-house, so you can sell the whole building
Discipline leads run the design. You lead the client
Strong technical culture with national specialist teams
National and international collaboration on complex work
Award-recognised consultancy trusted on complex projects
Technically credible leaders respected across the industry
Leadership stability with transparent and consistent direction
Growing nationally and internationally with real stability
Global engineering backing with a local, people-first culture
Hybrid work that's flexible and built on trust, not policy
CBD office with end-of-trip facilities and towel service
Dual screens and proper IT at every desk
Good coffee, a stocked kitchen and Friday team lunches
Pilates, CrossFit and brain food to keep you going
Occasional dog-friendly office days
Professional memberships funded up to $1,000 a year
Paid parental, grandparent, pet and volunteer leave
Single parent and primary school policies for families




Public holiday swaps and phone allowance depending on role
EAP access for you and your family
Active support for women in engineering, beyond statements
Social activities are optional and low-pressure
A culture that treats people like adults, not headcount
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Associate Director, Senior Associate or similar consulting role
10+ years in building services consulting engineering
Proven record winning new work and growing fees in Queensland
Established Queensland client network in one or more sectors
Experience managing project fees, forecasts and financials
Health or education sector relationships highly regarded
Fire, hydraulics or fire safety backgrounds also considered
Data centre project exposure an advantage
Full Australian working rights. No visa sponsorship offered
An International building services engineering consultancy, founded in Australia more than a decade ago, has grown to around 300 people. They deliver 18 engineering disciplines in-house and are trusted on some of the most complex buildings in the country.
This newly created Associate Director role offers the opportunity to drive business growth and shape the future of the Brisbane office. You'll spend 80% of your time building client relationships, winning work and securing projects across health, education, aviation and sport.
The remaining 20% focuses on project direction, overseeing client relationships, fees and commercial performance while specialist teams lead the design.
Why You Will Working Here
Around $250k package incl. super, negotiable for the right person
Discretionary annual bonus tied to targets you help set
First dedicated BD Associate Director in the Brisbane office
Direct access to the founders and every key decision maker
Room to build your own practice within a national business
Clear pathway to Director on the BD or operations track




International airports led from Brisbane, here and overseas
Major public infrastructure linked to the Brisbane Olympics
Long-term programs tied to Olympic precinct planning
Hospitals, education, labs, high-rise and data centre work
18 disciplines in‐house, so you can sell the whole building
Discipline leads run the design. You lead the client
Strong technical culture with national specialist teams
National and international collaboration on complex work
Award‐recognised consultancy trusted on complex projects
Technically credible leaders respected across the industry
Leadership stability with clear and consistent direction
Growing nationally and internationally with real stability
Global engineering backing with a local, people‐first culture
Hybrid work that's flexible and built on trust, not policy
CBD office with end‐of‐trip facilities and towel service
Dual screens and proper IT at every desk
Good coffee, a stocked kitchen and Friday team lunches
Pilates, CrossFit and brain food to keep you going
Occasional dog‐friendly office days
Professional memberships funded up to $1,000 a year
Real training budget plus external leadership training
Engineers Australia chartership supported
Paid parental, grandparent, pet and volunteer leave
Single parent and primary school policies for families
Public holiday swaps and phone allowance depending on role
EAP access for you and your family
Active support for women in engineering, beyond statements
Social activities are optional and low‐pressure
A culture that treats people like adults, not headcount
Essential Skills
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Associate Director, Senior Associate or similar consulting role
10+ years in building services consulting engineering
Proven record winning new work and growing fees in Queensland
Established Queensland client network in one or more sectors
Experience managing project fees, forecasts and financials
Health or education sector relationships highly regarded
Fire, hydraulics or fire safety backgrounds also considered
Data centre project exposure an advantage
Full Australian working rights. No visa sponsorship offered

📌 Associate Director (Brisbane)
🏢 Barclay Recruitment
📍 Brisbane