Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC)

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $160K + Super

Work on major projects across health,…

Join an established Tier 1 mechanical…

Take ownership of complex projects and

Build client relationships and impact

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) in Sydney to lead the mechanical design and engineering delivery on large-scale HVAC projects. You will own design delivery from concept to construction and build strong client, consultant and internal stakeholder relationships.

With a background in building services HVAC and a track record delivering healthcare, data centres or major commercial developments, you will mentor junior engineers and drive technical quality and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in mechanical engineering
• Extensive experience in mechanical building services design (HVAC)
• Experience delivering large-scale HVAC projects
• Proven ability to lead projects and teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and engineering delivery of large-scale HVAC projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Develop and review HVAC designs, calculations, specifications, drawings and documentation to standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.
• Manage design deliverables, milestones and client expectations while maintaining quality and commercial performance

Skills

Team leadership

Client-facing

Project coordination

HVAC systems expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC)

Salary up to $160K + Super | Sydney, NSW

The Opportunity

An established Tier 1 mechanical services contractor is looking for a technically strong Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) to join their growing team.

With a strong portfolio of major projects across Australia, the business delivers complex mechanical services solutions across healthcare, data centres and large-scale commercial developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer with experience delivering large-scale HVAC projects who can take ownership of design delivery, lead projects and build strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders.

You’ll play a key role in delivering technically challenging projects, providing engineering expertise and contributing to the ongoing success of a high-performing team.

Perks & Benefits

• Salary up to $160K + Super


• Work on major projects across healthcare, data centres and commercial developments


• Join an established Tier 1 mechanical contractor with a strong project pipeline


• Take ownership of complex projects and lead engineering design delivery


• Opportunity to build client relationships and influence project outcomes


• Work alongside experienced engineers and industry professionals

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and engineering delivery of large-scale HVAC projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.


• Develop and review HVAC designs, calculations, specifications, drawings and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and relevant Australian Standards.


• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful project delivery.


• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers and design team members.


• Manage design deliverables, project milestones and client expectations while maintaining high standards of technical quality and commercial performance.

Key Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.


• Extensive experience in mechanical building services design, with a strong background in HVAC systems.


• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects across sectors such as healthcare, data centres or major commercial developments.


• Demonstrated experience leading projects, coordinating design teams and managing technical deliverables.


• Strong client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, present technical solutions and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.