Senior Mechanical Engineer, Building Services Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Job Description We’re expanding our Mechanical team in Brisbane and are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to take ownership of project delivery and mentor developing engineers. If you're looking to step into a leading team while working across a diverse portfolio of high‑impact projects — we want to hear from you.
About the Opportunity
Our Property & Buildings division is a global leader in technical and management consulting across all major sectors. In Brisbane, our Building Services team delivers complex projects spanning transport, defence, commercial, civic, data centres and large‑scale infrastructure. You'll join a highly collaborative group of engineers, designers, and technical specialists who share knowledge freely and value innovative, sustainable solutions.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer plays a pivotal role in leading design packages, guiding junior engineers, and ensuring technical excellence across multidisciplinary coordination. You’ll contribute to shaping projects that influence Brisbane's built environment for decades to come.
What You’ll Do
Lead small to medium scale mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion
Contribute to multidisciplinary teams delivering large, complex major projects
Produce and review mechanical design documentation to industry, commercial, and regulatory standards
Oversee design coordination across multidisciplinary teams
Support project planning to meet budget, scope, and program requirements
Undertake site inspections and ensure designs translate seamlessly to installation
Build strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business
Mentor, guide and upskill junior and intermediate engineers
Contribute to technical excellence and continuous improvement across the Mechanical discipline
About You
You will bring:
6–10 years experience in mechanical building services engineering
A degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
Strong design capability across HVAC, ventilation, heating and associated systems
Experience working within Australian building services consultancies
Familiarity across multiple sectors (commercial, data centres, education, defence, healthcare etc.)
Working knowledge of the BCA, NCC and relevant Australian Standards
Ability to lead small to medium projects and coordinate with all building services disciplines
Strong communication skills and the ability to present confidently to clients and stakeholders
Registration or eligibility for relevant state engineering registers (advantageous)
Why Join Us
Extra purchased leave (up to 4 weeks additional leave) + 16 weeks parental leave
Salary Continuation Insurance
Clear pathway to leadership in a growing QLD team
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Social club, wellness initiatives & corporate discounts
National and global mobility opportunities
Supportive, diverse and inclusive team culture
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