Principal Mechanical Engineer

Ivory Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Mentorship from industry leaders

CBD office location

Job summary

Ivory Group in Sydney is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineering leader to oversee multidisciplinary building services projects and mentor a high-performing team. You will own project planning, resourcing and technical delivery, ensuring milestones are met and client expectations are exceeded, while promoting hands-on leadership and staff development across the department.

Strong communication, coordination with stakeholders and a track record of delivering quality documentation will be

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing a team in a building services environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical team
• Oversee project delivery from concept to completion
• Drive quality assurance and consistency across documentation and deliverables
• Support project teams with technical input, calculations, and reporting
• Communicate with external stakeholders across all disciplines
• Contribute to fee proposals, resource planning and project strategy
• Oversee staff performance, technical development and mentorship

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY.

This established consultancy has a national presence and is trusted across commercial, residential, health, defence, aged care, data centers and education sectors. Their practical, solutions-focused approach enables them to resolve complex engineering challenges efficiently. Long standing client relationships and a healthy workload provide both stability and ongoing opportunity for career development.

ABOUT THE POSITION.

This leadership role centres around managing multidisciplinary building services projects while fostering a supportive and high-performing team environment. You will take ownership of project planning, resourcing, and technical delivery, while also nurturing staff development and engagement. Working alongside senior leadership, you will ensure project milestones are met with precision and that client expectations are exceeded. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and team leader with a hands-on approach and a drive to champion both project and people success.

DUTIES.

• Lead and manage the mechanical team
• Oversee project delivery from concept to completion
• Drive quality assurance and consistency across documentation and deliverables
• Support project teams with technical input, calculations, and reporting
• Communicate with external stakeholders across all disciplines
• Contribute to fee proposals, resource planning and project strategy
• Oversee staff performance, technical development and mentorship

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience managing a team in a building services environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills

CULTURE.

The consultancy promotes a collaborative and practical work environment where clear communication and teamwork are essential. With a focus on technical quality and continuous improvement, employees are encouraged to develop their skills. The leadership team is strong and approachable, supporting a positive and open workplace culture.

BENEFITS.

• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Mentorship from experienced industry leaders
• Convenient CBD office location