Senior Mechanical Engineer

BSE General; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

One day a week working from home

Career development and project leaders

Supportive, collaborative environment

Diverse, challenging multi-sector work

Job summary

BSE seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for new build projects in our Brisbane hub, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients, and ensure compliance with NCC and Australian Standards.

We value 7+ years in Australian building services, a mechanical engineering degree, and experience delivering projects from concept to construction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Australian building services, ideally in consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams.
• Solid experience delivering new build mechanical projects from concept through to construction completion.
• A tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering.
• RPEQ registered or working towards.
• Clear knowledge of NCC and relevant Australian Standards for mechanical services.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects and managing client expectations.
• Strong verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills.
• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers and designers.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Hyena and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and documentation for new build projects, including HVAC, ventilation and related systems.
• Guide projects from tender through construction support.
• Carry out design calculations and briefs within project timelines and budgets.
• Develop specifications and layouts, select equipment and capacities.
• Engage with clients throughout the project lifecycle and conduct site inspections.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams from brief to construction.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Ensure designs meet codes, standards, project and quality requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and grow technical knowledge.

Skills

Lead engineering teams

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client coordination

Verbal and written communication

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

RPEQ registration in progress or achieved

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM 360

Hyena

Microsoft Office / OneDrive

Job description

Lead mechanical design on major new build projects with a 100% Australian-owned consultancy that has been delivering building services since 1994.

29th October, 2026

The role

Our Brisbane hub is growing. We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer at associate level to lead mechanical design and project teams on new build projects, from concept through to construction. You will help lead a close-knit multidisciplinary team, backed by BSE’s national practice.

You will work across commercial, residential, aged care and government projects. Some of our BSE QLD work includes 450 Queen Street Redevelopment, Windsor Inner North Secondary School, Moreton Bay & Caloundra TAFE Centres of Excellence, Vila at East Village, Cannon Hill, Rio Tinto Fitout, Midtown, QIC Fitout and the Elysium Noosa Resort.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical design and documentation for new build projects, including HVAC, ventilation, filtration and comfort control systems.
• Be involved across all project phases, from tender preparation and design delivery through to construction support.
• Carry out design calculations and return briefs, working to project timelines and budgets.
• Develop specifications and plant layouts, and select equipment and capacities for installation.
• Engage directly with clients throughout the project lifecycle, including client and design meetings and site inspections.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams from brief through to construction.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Make sure designs meet codes, standards, project and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project teams and internal teams.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers and designers.
• Maintain and grow your technical knowledge in mechanical engineering.

What you will bring

• 7+ years’ experience in Australian building services, ideally in consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams.
• Solid experience delivering new build mechanical projects from concept through to construction completion.
• A tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering.
• RPEQ registered or working towards.
• Clear applied knowledge of the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards for mechanical services.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects, including managing client expectations.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project teams and internal teams.
• A passion for mentoring and coaching junior engineers and designers.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Hyena and Microsoft Office, including OneDrive. Revit design and modelling experience is highly regarded.

Why BSE

• A competitive salary that reflects your experience.
• One day a week working from home.
• Career development and project leadership opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Diverse and challenging projects across multiple sectors, with the opportunity to work across disciplines, teams and locations.
• Professional development, formal training and mentorship.
• Support for ongoing professional associations and memberships.
• Wellbeing support, including EAP, that prioritises mental health and work-life balance.
• A bespoke office in the heart of the Brisbane CBD.
• Regular team social events.

About BSE

BSE is a 100% Australian-owned national engineering consultancy with hubs in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide. We deliver mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, sustainability, acoustics, vertical transportation, BIM, communications, lighting and audio-visual services. Our Brisbane hub, established in 2014, is home to our national leaders in Sustainability, Vertical Transportation and BIM.

Learn more at www.bse.com.au.

BSE welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.