Hydraulic Director

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Shaw Talent Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Hydraulic Director – Building Services

Sydney-Based | Executive Leadership | Growth & Shareholder Opportunity

Establish. Create. Own.

Shaw Talent have partnered with a globally respected, design-led consultancy renowned for delivering thoughtful, sustainable, and human-centred engineering solutions. With a proud heritage of technical excellence and design collaboration, this is a rare opportunity to
found and lead
a
Hydraulic Services discipline
within their Sydney practice.

This is not simply another leadership role, it's the chance to establish something new. Leveraging an existing client base and integrated multi-disciplinary offering, you'll set best practice, build a high-performing team, and embed hydraulic services into a respected design culture. With a
long-term shareholder pathway
on offer, this role provides both leadership influence and lasting investment in the future of the business, and your career.

The Opportunity

As
Hydraulic Director – Building Services
, you will:

  • Establish and lead
    a new Hydraulic Engineering group in Sydney, creating the foundations for long-term success.
  • Create best practice design standards
    , ensuring quality, innovation, and sustainability across all projects.
  • Own the growth of hydraulic services
    , embedding capability into the firm's respected multi-disciplinary offering.
  • Collaborate with in-house experts across
    mechanical, electrical, fire, sustainability, and lighting design
    to deliver fully integrated solutions.
  • Represent
    the practice with presence in the Sydney market. Build trust, strengthen partnerships, and open new opportunities.
  • Build and mentor
    a team of hydraulic engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, design excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive delivery across projects in sectors including
    cultural, education, workplace, healthcare, heritage, and high-performance buildings
    .
  • Act as a
    shareholder and long-term stakeholder
    , shaping the direction and success of the practice.

Who You Are

  • 15+ years' experience in
    building services hydraulic design
    within a consulting environment.
  • Recognised in Sydney for your
    design credibility
    ,
    industry presence
    , and trusted client relationships.
  • A proven leader with the capability to
    establish and grow a new discipline
    .
  • Passionate about design excellence and the role of hydraulics in creating
    smarter, sustainable buildings
    .
  • Commercially attuned
    , able to identify opportunities, manage growth, and deliver enduring client value.
  • Chartered Engineer
    (CPEng).

What Makes This Role Special

  • Ground-up leadership
    – establish a new discipline within a respected, design-led consultancy.
  • Shareholder opportunity
    – meaningful, long-term alignment through equity participation.
  • Creative influence
    – embed hydraulics as a core part of a thoughtful, design-driven service suite.
  • Trusted platform
    – leverage an existing client base and global reputation.
  • Cultural impact
    – shape a team, a discipline, and your legacy in the Sydney market.

A Role That Matches Your Ambition

If you're ready to
establish, create, and own
a new service offering for a respected industry player, we should talk.

Submit in confidence.
All conversations handled discreetly.

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