Join Mott MacDonald as the Data Centre Market Leader Australia in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. In this strategic full-time role, you will lead the national Data Centres strategy, drive portfolio growth, build influential client relationships, and guide multidisciplinary project delivery.
Requirements
Significant experience leading major data centre projects, programmes or portfolios
Established relationships within the Australian data centre market
Strong record of delivering growth strategies and winning major projects
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing capability
No specific degree or minimum years of experience explicitly stated
Skills & Responsibilities
Strategic leadership: Set the vision and lead the Data Centres strategy in line with the Buildings Business Plan and global priorities.
Business development: Build trusted relationships with hyperscalers, developers, operators and investors to unlock integrated business opportunities.
Project direction: Take a leading role as Project Principal or Project Director on strategic projects and pursuits, influencing delivery and commercial success.
Team development: Build and inspire a high-performing team by attracting and developing top talent for future data centre capabilities.
Potential transition routes: People from commercial director, infrastructure program director, or senior engineering consultancy management roles may bring strong business development and multidisciplinary leadership skills, alongside meeting senior client engagement requirements.
Job description
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.
We are a team of over 20,000 experts across more than 50 countries across the world.
Our success is powered by our brilliant people, who bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve extraordinary results. As a proudly employee-owned business, we prioritise fairness, integrity, and the wellbeing of our team.
We offer numerous opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence, ensuring that everyone feels empowered, supported, and valued. Join us and be part of a connected global team where your ambitions are united, and you have the platform to be brilliant.
Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things
Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.
We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.
Shape the Future of Australia's Data Centre Industry
As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, we’re looking for a strategic, commercially driven leader to grow our Data Centres business across Australia and New Zealand.
Located in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane you’ll shape our national growth strategy, build relationships with influential clients and unite multidisciplinary expertise to deliver complex, high-value projects.
The Opportunity
As Data Centre Market Leader, you will drive portfolio growth across Australia and New Zealand by strengthening client relationships, identifying major opportunities, leading strategic pursuits and guiding project delivery.
Working across Buildings, Energy, Water, Environment, Defence, Digital and Transport, you will position Mott MacDonald as a trusted partner to hyperscalers, developers, operators and investors.
Key Responsibilities
Set the vision and lead the Data Centres strategy, shaping a high-growth market in line with the Buildings Business Plan and global priorities.
Build trusted relationships with hyperscalers, developers, operators, investors and industry partners, unlocking opportunities for Mott MacDonald’s integrated offering.
Own the growth pipeline and lead high-value pursuits and major bids that drive revenue, profitability and long-term market success.
Bring together the national Data Centres community, mobilising expertise across Buildings, Energy, Water, Environment, Defence, Digital and Transport.
Shape market-leading Data Centres capability across power, water, approvals, resilience and mission-critical infrastructure.
Take a leading role as Project Principal or Project Director on strategic projects and pursuits, influencing delivery and commercial success.
Connect with Data Centres leaders worldwide to bring global expertise to clients, exchange leading practice and accelerate business growth.
Build and inspire a high-performing team, attracting and developing the talent that will define our future Data Centres capability.
Translate strategy into measurable results across revenue, pipeline, work winning, profitability, utilisation and client engagement.
What You'll Bring
Significant experience leading major data centre projects, programmes or portfolios.
Established relationships within the Australian data centre market.
A strong record of delivering growth strategies and winning major projects.
Strong commercial, business development and senior client engagement skills.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing capability.
The ability to operate as a trusted advisor and create long-term client value.
Why Join Us?
Join a globally connected team delivering critical infrastructure across the region. You will have the opportunity to:
Shape a rapidly growing market sector in Australia and New Zealand.
Work with leading hyperscalers, developers, investors and operators.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts and access global capability and innovation.
Build a market-leading Data Centres business.
Culture & Benefits
Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.
Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
An agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
Employee ownership
Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
You’ve got this!
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!
