Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aurecon Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group in Brisbane is seeking a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive building services across diverse sectors. You will lead mechanical design packages, guide project delivery from concept to completion and advise clients on complex engineering solutions.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business development while maintaining client relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with relevant building services experience.
• Chartered status or active progression toward chartership is preferred.
• Experience delivering building services mechanical design in consulting, contractor, or client-side environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of mechanical design packages for mid to large scale projects.
• Act as discipline lead, owning key engineering outcomes from concept to delivery.
• Advise clients on complex projects from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated design solutions.
• Support project coordination, delivery and reporting with quality outcomes.
• Build and maintain client relationships through consistent delivery and communication.

Skills

Mechanical design

Client interaction

Leadership

Building services

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered or pursuing chartership

Job description

Senior/ Lead Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you'll do

As a senior mechanical engineer in our building team based in Brisbane, you'll contribute to exciting and transformative projects across diverse sectors including aviation, health, defence, data centres and major event infrastructure. You'll play a key role in delivering high‑quality engineering outcomes while working within a collaborative and high‑performing team environment.

• Lead the delivery of mechanical design packages across mid to large scale projects
• Act as a discipline lead, taking ownership of key engineering outcomes from concept through to delivery
• Advise clients on complex engineering projects from concept to delivery
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated and practical design solutions
• Support project coordination, delivery and reporting, ensuring quality outcomes for clients
• Build and maintain client relationships through consistent delivery and communication
• Contribute to a team culture that is collaborative and supportive

This is a delivery‑focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys being hands‑on in projects while continuing to build their leadership and client capability.

What you'll bring

We know the work we do is key to problem solving for our clients, it's the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will need to have in order to 'bring ideas to life'.

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered, registered, or actively working towards chartership
• Experience delivering building services mechanical design within a consulting, contractor or client‑side environment
• Experience taking ownership of design delivery, coordination and client interaction
• Ability to mentor and train others
• An enthusiasm to assist the wider team in business development and build on your own personal brand
• A track record of delivering practical, impactful outcomes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership and drive outcomes

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences-so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

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Engineering & Project Management Services 5,001-10,000 employees

Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.

We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.

Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.

Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.

We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.

Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.

Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

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