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Group manager

Canberra
Northrop Consulting Engineers
Posted: 13 December
Offer description

Join to apply for the Group Manager – Mechanical role at Northrop Consulting Engineers .


Company

Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee‑owned, multi‑discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. It has an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all employees.

We currently employ over 500 team members across nine offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that supports you to excel professionally and personally.

The projects we undertake come in all sizes across a range of sectors including aged care, health, education, land development, commercial, industrial and residential.


Role

Due to recent project wins and ongoing growth with the current team, our Integrated Buildings Division requires a Group Manager to join our innovative and forward‑thinking team in Canberra. You will be part of a close‑knitted team dedicated to delivering good service and technical excellence.

With projects ranging from large commercial to public and private buildings, the team is involved in wide‑ranging projects, including some of the largest private and public hospital works in ACT. You will also have the opportunity to take the lead on innovative and sustainable initiatives such as the electrification of mechanical services across schools, hospitals, government facilities and commercial buildings across ACT.


Responsibilities

* Project delivery of mechanical services projects, heavily involved in a wide range of projects including commercial buildings, residential developments, fit‑out, aged care and educational facilities.
* Overseeing design and documentation for Mechanical services.
* Being a mentor for junior colleagues.
* Working closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client's needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections. Acting as first POC for all design coordination and reviews.
* Liaising with contractors and sub‑contractors at construction stage: design review, on site meetings as required.
* Being responsible for project costings, monitoring project performance and budget ensuring that key dates are met and projects remain within budget.


Qualifications

* Proven experience with leading and mentoring a team of engineers.
* Experience in preparing detailed mechanical services design documentation for the following sectors: commercial, office, residential and healthcare.
* Previous experience with electrification of Mechanical Services is desirable.
* Proven experience in a job manager/project manager within a consulting environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code.
* Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) is highly preferable.
* Fundamental knowledge of the following design software: Camel, Revit and AutoCAD.
* Accountability to set goals and drive to their fulfilment.
* Effective communicator with architects, clients, sub‑contractors, and builders.
* Creative problem solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
* Highly productive with both strong team ethics and the ability to work independently.


Benefits

* We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you.
* Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.
* Flexible working hours.
* Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).
* Salary income protection insurance.
* Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.
* We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one‑on‑ones.


How to apply?

To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the "Apply" tab.


About

If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link:

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

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