Senior Mechanical Engineer, Building Services

WSP Global Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave

Parental leave

Salary continuation insurance

Leadership pathway

Employee share plan

Mobility opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design packages and mentor developing engineers, shaping projects within a busy Building Services team.

You will guide multidisciplinary coordination across HVAC and related systems for high‑impact projects spanning commercial, healthcare, and data centre sectors. The role requires 6–10 years of experience, an engineering degree, and proven ability to lead projects and liaise with clients.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years experience in mechanical building services engineering.
• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Strong design capability across HVAC, ventilation, heating and related systems.
• Experience with Australian building services consultancies.
• Knowledge of BCA, NCC and Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium scale mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams delivering large, complex major projects.
• Produce and review mechanical design documentation to industry, commercial, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee design coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Support project planning to meet budget, scope, and program requirements.
• Undertake site inspections and ensure designs translate to installation.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business.
• Mentor, guide and upskill junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

6–10 years experience in mechanical建?

Strong communication skills

Leadership of small to medium projects

Mentoring junior engineers

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Building Services

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job Description

We’re expanding our Mechanical team in Brisbane and are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to take ownership of project delivery and mentor developing engineers. If you're looking to step into a leading team while working across a diverse portfolio of high‑impact projects — we want to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

Our Property & Buildings division is a global leader in technical and management consulting across all major sectors. In Brisbane, our Building Services team delivers complex projects spanning transport, defence, commercial, civic, data centres and large‑scale infrastructure. You'll join a highly collaborative group of engineers, designers, and technical specialists who share knowledge freely and value innovative, sustainable solutions.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer plays a pivotal role in leading design packages, guiding junior engineers, and ensuring technical excellence across multidisciplinary coordination. You’ll contribute to shaping projects that influence Brisbane's built environment for decades to come.

What You’ll Do

In this senior role, you will:

• Lead small to medium scale mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion


• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams delivering large, complex major projects


• Produce and review mechanical design documentation to industry, commercial, and regulatory standards


• Oversee design coordination across multidisciplinary teams


• Support project planning to meet budget, scope, and program requirements


• Undertake site inspections and ensure designs translate seamlessly to installation


• Build strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business


• Mentor, guide and upskill junior and intermediate engineers


• Contribute to technical excellence and continuous improvement across the Mechanical discipline

About You

You will bring:

• 6–10 years experience in mechanical building services engineering


• A degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering


• Strong design capability across HVAC, ventilation, heating and associated systems


• Experience working within Australian building services consultancies


• Familiarity across multiple sectors (commercial, data centres, education, defence, healthcare etc.)


• Working knowledge of the BCA, NCC and relevant Australian Standards


• Ability to lead small to medium projects and coordinate with all building services disciplines


• Strong communication skills and the ability to present confidently to clients and stakeholders

Registration or eligibility for relevant state engineering registers (advantageous)

Why Join Us

• Extra purchased leave (up to 4 weeks additional leave) + 16 weeks parental leave


• Salary Continuation Insurance


• Clear pathway to leadership in a growing QLD team


• Employee Share Purchase Plan


• Social club, wellness initiatives & corporate discounts


• National and global mobility opportunities


• Supportive, diverse and inclusive team culture