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:

• Developing and executing the Queensland business strategy for electrical building services (lighting, power distribution, LV/ELV systems, building automation, etc).

• Leveraging your own client relationships (or building new ones) to generate work rapidly.

• 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.

• 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.

• Building out the local team: hiring, mentoring and developing a team of engineers and drafters, embedding the national firm’s systems and culture locally.

• 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

• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) certification mandatory.

• Existing Queensland (Brisbane/regional) client base or very strong local network in building services electrical.

• Solid building-services background: preferably in Tier 2/3 engineering consultancy, where relationships drove the work rather than just brand.

• Comfortable working independently, taking initiative, making decisions, and building something from scratch.

• Enjoy rolling up your sleeves: though leadership is key, you’ll still need to contribute technically.

• Low ego, good communicator, team-minded, eager to mentor and grow others.

What You’ll Get

• A leadership role with real autonomy: you’ll drive the Queensland operation and shape how it grows.

• Pathway to directorship and equity within 2 years based on performance.

• Profit-share tied to state performance under discussion.

• 9-day fortnight after probation period.

• Flexible work setup: home office or co-working space initially, with the ability to choose your environment.

• 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.