ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Buildings Department Lead to come and join our team in Melbourne. In this key role you drive the strategic and technical direction of building projects, ensuring innovative, compliant, and cost-effective design solutions. This role blends leadership with hands-on expertise—overseeing project delivery, managing risk, identifying opportunities, and championing digital engineering.
With a strong focus on collaboration, mentoring, and continuous improvement, the Lead ensures high-quality outcomes, on time and on budget, while fostering a culture of excellence across disciplines.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage updates to drawings and documentation, including mark-ups and submission of as-built drawings as required.
- Prepare and review project estimates under supervision, ensuring they are accurate, consistent, and aligned with scope and budget.
- Identify and escalate design issues promptly to the Head of Engineering or relevant Project Manager.
- Represent the Buildings Department in client meetings, providing technical input and maintaining a professional presence.
- Analyse technical data to determine time, cost, and labour requirements, and communicate key details during project handovers.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Proven experience in delivering end-to-end design and construction of building projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in building engineering, complemented by a master’s degree in BIM Management.
- Advanced Diploma in Civil Works and Building Project Management, along with a Certificate in Leadership and Management.
- Strong proficiency in industry-standard software and IT systems, including WALLAP, CAPWAP, PIT-W, MS Project, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, and various geotechnical and structural applications.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate technical expertise with leadership and project coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.