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Achieve Group Recruitment; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Precise is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC design across construction and estimating projects in Sydney. You will review designs, perform system sizing calculations, and coordinate with Project Managers, subcontractors and clients to deliver practical engineering solutions on site.

The role combines hands‑on HVAC design, technical coordination, site inspections, commissioning support and client interaction, offering opportunities across design through to completion and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years Mechanical Engineering experience within the HVAC industry in Australia.
• Strong hands‑on experience in HVAC design for commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian HVAC standards, codes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant HVAC engineering and design software.
• Ability to review designs, identify technical issues and develop practical solutions for site conditions.
• Experience working directly with Project Managers, construction teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Experience across commercial construction projects, including new‑build and fit‑out environments.
• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project priorities.
• Good commercial awareness, including understanding the cost and project impacts of engineering decisions.
• Current driver licence and White Card.

Responsabilités

• Manage and coordinate HVAC design across construction and estimating projects.
• Review designs against site conditions, project requirements, Australian standards and codes.
• Carry out engineering calculations for system sizing, equipment selection, installation, modifications and project requirements.
• Review technical selections and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Work closely with Project Managers and construction teams to resolve design and site coordination issues.
• Coordinate technical requirements with subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Attend client, design and site meetings to resolve technical issues and provide engineering advice.
• Conduct site and tender inspections.
• Review installations against approved designs to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support commissioning, system performance reviews, troubleshooting and handover documentation.
• Identify design risks, value engineering opportunities and potential project variations.
• Prepare technical reviews, audits and dilapidation reports as required.
• Provide value engineering solutions during tender and project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the Construction Team.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Connaissances

HVAC design

Site coordination

Client interaction

Project coordination

Australian standards knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Outils

HVAC design software

Description du poste

Senior Mechanical Engineer

As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Construction Team.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll manage and coordinate HVAC design across construction and estimating projects, ensuring designs meet project requirements, Australian standards, timelines and quality expectations.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Estimating, subcontractors and clients to resolve design and site coordination issues and provide practical engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a hands‑on role combining HVAC design, technical coordination, site inspections, commissioning support and client interaction.

If you’re an experienced HVAC engineer who enjoys solving technical problems and working closely with construction teams to turn designs into practical outcomes on site, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Get

• Diverse and technically challenging HVAC construction projects.
• Support from experienced construction and engineering teams.
• Opportunity to work across projects from design through to commissioning and completion.
• Career development within one of Australia’s leading building services providers.
• Mobile phone and laptop.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years Mechanical Engineering experience within the HVAC industry in Australia.
• Strong hands‑on experience in HVAC design for commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian HVAC standards, codes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant HVAC engineering and design software.
• Ability to review designs, identify technical issues and develop practical solutions for site conditions.
• Experience working directly with Project Managers, construction teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Experience across commercial construction projects, including new‑build and fit‑out environments.
• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project priorities.
• Good commercial awareness, including understanding the cost and project impacts of engineering decisions.
• Current driver licence and White Card.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate HVAC design across construction and estimating projects.
• Review designs against site conditions, project requirements, Australian standards and codes.
• Carry out engineering calculations for system sizing, equipment selection, installation, modifications and project requirements.
• Review technical selections and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Work closely with Project Managers and construction teams to resolve design and site coordination issues.
• Coordinate technical requirements with subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Attend client, design and site meetings to resolve technical issues and provide engineering advice.
• Conduct site and tender inspections.
• Review installations against approved designs to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support commissioning, system performance reviews, troubleshooting and handover documentation.
• Identify design risks, value engineering opportunities and potential project variations.
• Prepare technical reviews, audits and dilapidation reports as required.
• Provide value engineering solutions during tender and project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the Construction Team.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Why Join Precise?

At Precise, we create safer, smarter, and more sustainable environments and it all starts with our people.

We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the past two years, with a culture built on trust, support, and real career opportunities.

Founded in Sydney in 2002, we now have 500+ technicians, engineers, and service professionals supporting 700,000+ assets across 18,000+ properties nationwide. Backed by GENERAL Industries (formerly Fujitsu General Limited), we’re continuing to grow rapidly across Australia.

This means stable work, diverse projects, and real career pathways, not just another job.

Additional Information

You may be required to complete audiometric testing within your first 3 months to establish a baseline (fully covered by the company). This does not impact hiring decisions or employment terms.