Senior Mechanical Lead – Data Center Design & Innovation

IKG Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IKG Talent is seeking a lead mechanical engineering designer and consultant for advanced facilities projects, with a strong focus on data centres and critical environments. You will provide technical leadership and ensure delivery excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include managing complex mechanical services design, mentoring junior engineers, supporting proposals and client engagement, and championing innovative and sustainable design approaches for rapid deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with professional registration or eligibility.
• Extensive experience in mechanical design for advanced facilities (data centers, pharma, mission-critical).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex mechanical services design projects and mechanical elements within larger programs.
• Collaborate with project teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Support proposals and client engagement for repeat work.
• Champion innovation and sustainability in mechanical design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Project delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional registration or eligibility

Job description

IKG Talent is seeking a lead mechanical engineering designer and consultant for advanced facilities projects, with a strong focus on data centres and critical environments. You will provide technical leadership and ensure delivery excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include managing complex mechanical services design, mentoring junior engineers, supporting proposals and client engagement, and championing innovative and sustainable design approaches for rapid deployment.