Senior Associate Project Lead | Living (Melbourne)
Inspire a better world through influence and design.
Ready to take the lead on major commercial and retail projects and shape the future of Melbourne's built environment? Join ADP Consulting, a forward-thinking national consultancy recognised for its innovative, sustainable engineering solutions. We are seeking a Senior Associate to drive project leadership, manage key client relationships, and lead multidisciplinary coordination across large‐scale living projects including residential towers, mixed‐use living precincts, build‐to‐rent, student accommodation, aged care developments, and more.
This role is based in Melbourne, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering high‐performance, efficient and sustainable outcomes across some of the city's most prominent living‐sector projects, while guiding teams and clients through the full project lifecycle.
Who We Are
Founded in 2011 in Australia, ADP Consulting is a trusted, sustainability‐led engineering consultancy with an international footprint that is renowned for finding the best technical and sustainable solutions to the most complex projects, wherever these may be. ADP Consulting is committed to inspiring a better world through influence and design, collaborating with industry leaders who are equally as passionate about innovation, design excellence and, importantly, our impact on the planet. ADP Consulting has now joined forces with Ayesa, one of the world's largest technology and engineering companies, in a move that facilitates new pathways and accelerates our growth.
What is your role?
As a Senior Associate Project Lead | Living, you will take the lead in delivering complex, multidisciplinary living‐sector projects from inception to completion. You will manage key residential client portfolios, build trusted relationships with developers, architects and stakeholders, and ensure exceptional outcomes across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Your role will involve overseeing the design and coordination of MEP engineering services, civil, structural and specialist services, across residential and living assets, ensuring seamless integration across disciplines while meeting Australian Standards, the National Construction Code (NCC), and client, operator and end‐user requirements.
You will also provide strong project leadership through planning, resourcing, stakeholder engagement and technical oversight. In addition, you will act as a mentor and senior leader, fostering collaboration, capability growth and a culture of technical excellence within the living sector team.
Why Project Leaders Are Choosing ADP
* Opportunity to lead landmark residential and living‐sector developments in Melbourne.
* Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with structured leadership pathways.
* Strong pipeline of projects with long‐term developer, owner and architectural clients.
* A genuine commitment to sustainability and integrated, future‐ready design.
About You
* Educational Background: A tertiary qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, however other MEP Engineering disciplines will be considered as well.
* Experience: 10+ years in building services engineering, with strong experience delivering $250,000+ engineering fee residential and living‐sector projects and leading multidisciplinary teams. Construction experience will be highly regarded.
* Technical Skills: In‐depth understanding of MEP design and delivery within commercial and retail environments, project management methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
* Attributes: Exceptional leadership and communication skills, strong commercial acumen, a client‐focused mindset, and a proactive, collaborative approach to managing people and projects.
Why ADP Consulting?
* Advance at ADP — We offer structured development pathways to foster career growth, beginning with a two‐year graduate program and extending to Director‐level opportunities. We also support Engineers Australia chartership, provide annual funding for professional memberships and accreditations, and invest in external leadership training ensuring continuous upskilling and professional development.
* All welcome at ADP — We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable culture where our team feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute meaningfully. Our initiatives include a whole‐of‐family approach in our policies, our internal Women@ADP group, LGBTIQA+ advocacy, and designing for inclusivity.
* All well at ADP — Our Flexible Work Policy recognises the unique needs and circumstances of our team and supports tailored flexibility while balancing the organisational and operational requirements of the business. We encourage wellbeing through lifestyle initiatives including Pilates, CrossFit and regular social events like Friday lunches, while also providing access to a variety of leave options including Pet Leave, Grandparent Leave, Volunteer Leave and more.
Please note: ADP Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Please do not submit resumes to any ADP team member or our careers inbox. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.
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