Associate, Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Job Description

Building Services | Brisbane

We are seeking an experienced Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Brisbane Building Services team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving the delivery of medium to large-scale projects across a diverse portfolio, including defence, commercial, health and transport.

This opportunity will suit a well-established consultant who enjoys leading projects, developing people and contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team, within a workplace that genuinely prioritises flexibility, trust and balance.

The Role

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of medium to large-scale building services projects

• Take ownership of project outcomes from concept through to construction

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across the team

• Manage project scope, programme and budget, ensuring successful delivery outcomes

• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, architects and external stakeholders

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and repeat work

• Review designs and documentation to ensure technical quality, compliance and constructability

You will contribute across a diverse portfolio spanning defence, commercial, health, education and transport, offering strong project variety and strategic input into key projects.

About You

Please note: Australian citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects.

You Will Bring

• 10–12+ years’ experience in mechanical building services engineering

• Proven experience leading medium to large-scale projects within a consultancy environment

• Strong technical capability across HVAC and mechanical systems

• Deep understanding of Australian Standards, NCC and authority requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, clients and multidisciplinary coordination

• Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing others

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client-focused approach

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This is a workplace that genuinely trusts and empowers its people. You will be supported to lead, grow and shape your career while maintaining flexibility that works for you.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid working model with genuine flexibility

• A supportive, inclusive and high-performing team culture

• Opportunities to lead high-impact, complex projects

• Strong technical leadership and knowledge sharing across the business

• Clear and achievable career progression at Associate level and beyond

• A strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility and long-term careers

You will be joining a Brisbane Building Services team where people are respected, supported and trusted, and where leadership and technical excellence go hand in hand.