Principal Mechanical Engineer - Adelaide

Mott MacDonald; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Performance bonuses

Inclusive networks

Health checks

Professional development

Job summary

Mott MacDonald’s Building Services team in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design delivery on diverse buildings projects across defence, transport, health and life sciences.

Based in Adelaide with interstate candidate openness, you’ll collaborate with engineers, architects and consultants to develop robust mechanical solutions, drive standardised workflows and nurture strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant local experience preferred.
• Strong design creativity with robust technical concept development.
• Commercially aware; lead multidiscipline projects with client relationships.
• Desire to work in a multidisciplinary team and innovate.
• CPEng or ability to attain preferred.
• Ability to attain Defence Clearance; defence experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support building projects across sectors including arts & culture, aviation, defence, transport, civic, and life sciences.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and consultants to drive sustainable design solutions.
• Deliver mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Help develop standardised mechanical workflows.
• Participate in client and group meetings to shape project strategies and partnerships.
• Foster a collaborative, creative, purpose-driven workplace culture.

Skills

Design creativity

Leadership

Client relationships

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Defence clearance

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Adelaide

Location(s): Adelaide, SA, AU Melbourne, VIC, AU Sydney, AU

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Buildings

Job Ref: 13310

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seekopportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

The Opportunity

We deliver innovative buildings projects across a diverse range of markets including Defence, Water, Transport, Health and Life Sciences. With a strong focus on social and environmental outcomes, you’ll have the opportunity to shape spaces that make a real impact on communities and the world around us.

Based in Adelaide, enjoying the benefits of a capital city without long commute times, this role is open to interstate candidates who are ready for an exciting new chapter. Surrounded by beaches and hills, Adelaide is home to some of Australia’s best events, including the world’s second largest arts Fringe Festival, Gather Round,LIV Golf and V8 supercars. A domestic relocation package is provided for successful candidates

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of exciting projects, our Building Services team in Adelaideis looking for aSenior Mechanical Engineerto join our multidisciplinary team of passionate professionals. In this role, you’ll:

• Support on building projectsacross sectors including arts & culture, aviation, defence, transport, civic, and life sciences.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, architects, and consultants to driveinnovative, sustainable design solutions.
• Technical delivery of mechanical designs, including drawings, specifications and calculations
• Assist in the development of standardised mechanical workflows
• Actively participate in client and group meetings, shaping project strategies and building long-term partnerships.
• Contribute to a workplace culture that valuescollaboration, creativity, and purpose-driven work.

About you

• Adegree in Mechanical engineering.
• At least 8+ yrs of relevant experience based locally preferred
• Possess a high level of design creativity with the ability to develop technically robust structural concepts whilst maintaining a strong focus on the design intent.
• Commercially aware with the ability to successfully lead structural and multidisciplinary projects through all phases whilst managing and developing strong client relationships.
• Desire to work within a multidisciplinary team, driving innovation and excellence, contributing to workplace culture.
• CPEng or an ability to attain preferred.
• Ability to attain Defence Clearance / Defence experience preferred.

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible.