Electrical Supervisor - Mech/Elec - Up To $190K

Henton Consulting Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Flexible work environment

Invests in people and technology

Strong project pipeline

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Henton Consulting Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical design for building services. The role focuses on air conditioning, heating and ventilation, with involvement in electrical, hydraulic and fire protection aspects.

You will oversee project teams, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with Australian standards in a dynamic, consultancy setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years experience in Australia in building services consulting.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with registration as Building Practitioner in Victoria

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical services systems including air conditioning, heating and ventilation.
• Contribute to other building services design (Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire Protection, ESDB).
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and Building Codes.
• Manage staff and supervise project teams.
• Prepare contractual documents and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, drafters, builders, architects and other authorities.
• Engage in project management, contract administration and construction supervision.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

Australian Standards & Building Codes

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Principal Mechanical Engineer role with the end‑to‑end supplier of engineering, surveying and geotechnical services to the building and land development industries. Leading consultancy employing over 300 people across the Asia Pacific, centrally located in Sydney CBD in plush office space.

Responsibilities

• Experience designing mechanical services systems, including air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems.
• Experience in other building services (Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire Protection and Environmentally Sustainable Design) design.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and Building Codes.
• Skills in staff management.
• Skilled in contractual documentation, including specifications.
• The role will require liaisons with clients, drafters, builders, architects, and other authorities.
• Project management, contract administration and construction supervision experience are desired.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical).
• Registered Building Practitioner in Victoria (Mechanical).
• 10+ years experience in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years experience in Australia in building services consulting.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise in a friendly manner.
• Knowledge of building services engineering and building code requirements.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• An environment that challenges and welcomes innovation.
• Be part of a company that invests in its people and technology.
• We have a strong pipeline of projects and guide in achieving registrations.
• Leaders that nurture, support and develop the leader within.
• A team that is friendly and supportive.
• Flexible work environment.

The Company

This company is an end-to-end supplier of engineering, surveying and geotechnical services to the building and land development industries. Founded in 2003, they have grown rapidly into a large national engineering consultancy. Their project team works on a range of cutting‑edge development projects across various industries, inspiring partners to create sustainable infrastructure and a future for Australian communities.

Location

Sydney CBD, Sydney

Contract

Permanent, Full‑time