Mechanical & Sustainability Engineer

Buscojobs; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canterbury is looking for an experienced Mechanical & Sustainability Engineer. The role offers the chance to work on diverse projects while promoting sustainable design principles. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The company values work-life balance, offers competitive remuneration, and has a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Flexible working hours

Social events

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• At least 2 years’ experience in IES modelling with Apache HVAC or equivalent.
• Understanding and passion for sustainable design principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients, project managers, and contractors.
• Support Mechanical & Sustainability teams across projects.
• Contribute to carbon emissions calculations and green project design.

Skills

IES modelling with Apache HVAC

Sustainable design principles

HVAC system design

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Collaboration with clients and team

Education

Tertiary degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical & Sustainability Engineer to join our talented team

At Powell Fenwick, our culture is shaped by five core values: fun & friendliness, family focus, quality, value & support, and flexibility. These principles create a positive and welcoming environment where our team thrives.

Our people enjoy the variety and challenge their roles offer, and we’re passionate about developing their skills through exposure to exciting and diverse projects. We value your expertise and ideas—they’re always welcomed and shared within our collaborative and supportive team.

We’re proud to be a flexible organisation that prioritises work-life balance and professional fulfilment. You’ll have the autonomy to do your best work, backed by the tools and support you need to succeed.

It’s a great time to join Powell Fenwick as we build on our strong legacy and continue to grow.

Mechanical & Sustainability Engineering at Powell Fenwick

Our well-established Mechanical team is renowned for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and exceptional service and our growing Sustainability team are known for their high-quality solutions and first-class service. From one project to the next, you could find yourself working on universities, sports centres, hospitals, aquatic facilities, and more—each offering unique challenges and opportunities.

You’ll collaborate closely with clients, project managers, architects, councils, and contractors, while also providing vital support to our Mechanical & Sustainability teams and working alongside other disciplines across the business.

Being a part of the sustainable design team at Powell Fenwick offers opportunities in building computer simulation, carbon emissions calculations, green project design and certification, and understanding and improving real world operation. We work closely with clients, project teams, and our wider company team with a goal to make sustainable design integrated in as many projects as possible. As a Toitū net carbon zero certified organisation, we’re proud that our operations are carbon neutral and actively focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

About you

• Hold a tertiary degree in mechanical engineering, or similar
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in IES modelling with Apache HVAC or equivalent.
• Have an understanding and passion for sustainable design principles.
• Ideally will have experience in designing HVAC systems, such as, humidity and BMS
• Have great attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally in person, and in written work
• Able to work collaboratively with both clients and team members
• Resonate with our values: Quality, Support, Flexibility, Fun, Family

Why Powell Fenwick?

Our standard working week is 37.5 hours with paid overtime available. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. We are a 100% New Zealand-owned and operated company with a great culture and an Accredited Employer with New Zealand Immigration. We have a friendly, supportive, and collaborative work environment, and offer numerous well-attended social events. We offer genuinely flexible hours and strongly promote work/life balance.