Technical Director

About the job Technical Director - Power Generation Technical Director - Power Generation Middleton Group | Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney About Us Middleton Group is an Australian-owned consultancy whose people thrive on solving complex power and energy challenges through innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. We specialise in delivering integrated engineering solutions across grid connection services, water, transport, renewable energy, defence, industrial, and power utilities. On 1 September 2025, Middleton proudly joined Fyfe, a leading Australian integrated engineering, environment, planning, and survey firm. Together, we bring a powerful combination of technical expertise, multidisciplinary capability, and national reach supporting clients across Energy & Resources, Renewables, Infrastructure, and Property sectors. At Fyfe, we’re united by a shared purpose: to create a sustainable energy future for our communities. We live by our values Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Passion and believe in fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and client focus. Shape the future of engineering excellence at Middleton Group. We’re seeking an industry-recognised Technical Director - Power Generation. A respected expert with deep technical capability, strong industry presence, and a passion for developing people to drive the strategic, commercial and technical success of our business. As a Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in winning work, delivering excellence, and building capability across the organisation. You’ll influence market strategy, grow client relationships, uplift our technical standards, and mentor the next generation of engineers all while contributing to a culture defined by care, respect, accountability, and collaboration. The Opportunity In this senior leadership position, you will: Influence business planning by identifying growth markets, emerging technologies, and strategic opportunities. Promote Middleton Group’s technical leadership through presentations, technical papers, and active industry engagement. Lead client discussions, shape scopes of work, identify opportunities, and guide bid strategies to ensure confident, high-quality proposals. Deliver Exceptional Outcomes Take accountability for the success, quality, and certification standards of assigned projects (CPEng, RPEV, RPEQ). Ensure commercial performance through effective project controls, budgeting, and resourcing. Guide resource planning and ensure teams are equipped with the right people, tools, and technical insight. Champion client satisfaction ensuring our clients love working with us. Develop People & Build Capability Grow technical depth across the business, ensuring our skills remain industry-leading and future-facing. Mentor and coach engineers, supporting long-term professional development, competency growth, and career progression. Play a key role in succession planning by developing emerging technical leaders. Identify technical gaps and work with Team Leads on recruitment, resourcing, and training strategies. Elevate our market presence by supporting speaking opportunities, LinkedIn content, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives. About You You are a seasoned technical specialist with the credibility to influence at all levels – clients, teams, industry bodies, and peers. You bring: Technical & Professional Expertise Degree qualification in Electrical or Power Systems Approximately 15+ years’ experience delivering major or complex engineering projects. In depth knowledge and background in Gas Powered generation is essential. Previous experience in renewable energy generation will be an advantage. A track record of innovation, cross-disciplinary technical strength, and contributions to industry best practice. Strong skills in project management, contract management, design leadership and commercial performance. Leadership & Personal Attributes A values-driven mindset grounded in care, respect, and accountability. A passion for developing people, building teams, and nurturing future leaders. A growth mindset continuously exploring ways to innovate, improve, and elevate capability. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire collaboration across disciplines and locations. Proven client relationship and business development experience. Why Middleton Group? At Middleton Group, we are driven by purpose. We care deeply for our people, our clients, and the impact we make on the community. You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team where your expertise is valued, your ideas matter, and your leadership shapes the future of our business. How to apply If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to join our team, click on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button to submit your application. Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date with our news and projects. Please note, agency applications and those without full Australian Working Rights will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr