MEP Estimator - Mechanical

Capstone Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Construction Consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Lead in Sydney to take on a senior technical role focusing on cost planning across building services, including mechanical, electrical, fire protection, hydraulics and vertical transportation. This is not a people management role, but a chance to drive quality work with highly experienced practitioners.

You will conduct feasibility studies, value engineering, benchmarking, and assess variations while contributing to junior staff development

Qualifications

• HVAC background and building services knowledge are essential.
• Commercial thinking and ability to advise clients on cost implications are required.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential for benchmarking and cost analysis.
• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning across mechanical, electrical, fire protection, hydraulics and vertical transportation.
• Feasibility studies, value engineering, benchmarking and variation assessments.
• Client advisory and procurement-related guidance on projects.
• Mentor and train junior staff through internal programs.

Skills

HVAC background

Commercial thinking

Advanced Excel

Building services knowledge

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Proprietary estimating software

Job description

Mechanical Lead - Global Construction Consultancy

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most respected Engineering Services teams in the industry.

A globally recognised construction and cost consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Lead to take on a senior technical role within their Sydney office. This is not a people management position, it's an opportunity for a commercially minded mechanical professional to do genuinely interesting work, alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field.

The role

You will be responsible for cost planning across the full spectrum of building engineering services, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, hydraulics, and vertical transportation. Day to day, that means feasibility studies, value engineering, benchmarking, assessment of variations, and direct client advisory. You will also contribute to the development of junior staff through internal training and knowledge sharing.

No two days look the same here. You will frequently be asked to work from limited information, form educated assumptions, and back them confidently to clients. That is a feature of the role, not a limitation.

What they are looking for

• A strong HVAC background; broader building services knowledge is an advantage
• The ability to think commercially, like a QS, not just an engineer
• Confidence working with incomplete information and explaining your reasoning
• Advanced Excel skills; proprietary estimating software training is provided
• A degree in Engineering or Construction Management

The environment

The team is long-tenured, highly professional, and genuinely collaborative. Knowledge is shared freely, directors are approachable, and the quality and variety of projects coming through the business is a consistent drawcard for staff. The culture is friendly and hard-working, people stay because of the people around them and the quality of the work.