Principal Electrical Engineer | Building Services
7 hours ago
The Firm
A national building-services engineering consultancy providing specialist electrical design and full MEP service delivery across commercial, Education, health, and industrial projects. Strong reputation is built on delivering technically-strong solutions, working collaboratively with clients, and maintaining excellent outcomes through all phases from concept to commissioning.
In Queensland they now want to establish a strong base - with someone who will be the local leader building the business, not just the local hire.
The Role
As Principal Electrical Engineer - Queensland, you'll set up the Queensland operation, drive client relationships, and lead building-services electrical design across new build and Capex projects ranging from ~$500 k to ~$160 M.
Key tasks include:
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Developing and executing the Queensland business strategy for electrical building services (lighting, power distribution, LV/ELV systems, building automation, etc).
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Leveraging your own client relationships (or building new ones) to generate work rapidly.
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Leading project delivery: from proposal and concept design, through documentation, tender, and construction phases - hands-on when required and mentoring others as you build your team.
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Managing financials and P&L: budget forecasting, cost management, margin oversight - even if you haven't done it before, you'll have support and expectation to move into that space.
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Building out the local team: hiring, mentoring and developing a team of engineers and drafters, embedding the national firm's systems and culture locally.
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Collaborating with the Perth-based technical/drafting team for support, while setting up your local footprint (home or coworking initially, moving towards dedicated office as team grows).
What We're Looking For
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Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) certification mandatory.
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Existing Queensland (Brisbane/regional) client base or very strong local network in building services electrical.
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Solid building-services background: preferably in Tier 2/3 engineering consultancy, where relationships drove the work rather than just brand.
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Comfortable working independently, taking initiative, making decisions, and building something from scratch.
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Enjoy rolling up your sleeves: though leadership is key, you'll still need to contribute technically.
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Low ego, good communicator, team-minded, eager to mentor and grow others.
What You'll Get
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A leadership role with real autonomy: you'll drive the Queensland operation and shape how it grows.
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Pathway to directorship and equity within 2 years based on performance.
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Profit-share tied to state performance under discussion.
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9-day fortnight after probation period.
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Flexible work setup: home office or co-working space initially, with the ability to choose your environment.
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Backing of an established national firm: you'll have access to technical resources, drafting support, and institutional systems - but your local operation will be yours to build.
Call Gareth on 0403 625 836, or send a quick note outlining your experience. No need for a polished CV - let's start with a conversation.
or email me (Gareth) at gareth@connexusrecruitment.com or hit apply.
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