Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

CSA Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Professional development

Flexible work environment

Supportive leadership

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

CSA Recruitment is assisting a leading Sydney-based consultancy to appoint a Principal Mechanical Engineer. You will lead the mechanical services design across diverse projects, mentoring a team and liaising with clients and stakeholders.

The role sits in an energetic Projects team in the Sydney CBD. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in Australian building services consulting, with strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and building services knowledge.
• 10+ years in mechanical engineering with building projects.
• 5+ years in Australia in building services consulting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical services design for office, retail, residential, education sectors.
• Manage staff and coordinate with clients, drafters and builders.
• Oversee contract docs, spec development and construction supervision.

Skills

Air conditioning

Heating & ventilation

Building services knowledge

Staff management

Contract documentation

Client liaison

Project management

Construction supervision

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Registered Building Practitioner (Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Principal Mechanical Engineer role with the end-to-end supplier of engineering

Leading Consultancy employing over 300 people across the Asia Pacific

Centrally located in Sydney CBD in plush office space

• Have you got what it takes to develop and lead an energetic team?
• Enjoy a varied role from technical design to consulting to management
• Flexible working options

Principal Mechanical Engineer role with the end-to-end supplier of engineering

Leading Consultancy employing over 300 people across the Asia Pacific

Centrally located in Sydney CBD in plush office space

• Have you got what it takes to develop and lead an energetic team?
• Enjoy a varied role from technical design to consulting to management
• Flexible working options

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.

The project team works on a range of cutting edge, medium and large-scale developments across various industries. Their role is to inspire their project partners to create sustainable infrastructure and build an environment future for Australian communities.

They are now looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Projects team! The role will be based at their office in the Sydney CBD.

Responsible for the mechanical services engineering design and documentation on a wide variety of projects, including office, retail, residential, public buildings and education.

Your role will include, but will not be limited to:

• 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.

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• 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

On Offer

• 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

Please note that we are only accepting applications from candidates currently residing in Australia who possess the relevant skills & experience required.