Lead Mechanical Engineer – Building Services (Hybrid)

GHD; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Auckland or other NZ offices. You will lead design, technical delivery and verification of mechanical building services, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Develop strong client relationships, identify opportunities for repeat work, ensure compliance with NZ standards, and deliver sustainable engineering solutions that create long-term value for

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of mechanical building services experience in a consulting environment.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or ability to obtain in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, technical delivery and verification of mechanical building services across complex projects.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat/new business.
• Provide technical leadership across project lifecycles from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (MEP, structural, civil).
• Support planning, resourcing, risk management, quality assurance and commercial performance.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers to cultivate technical excellence.
• Contribute to business development activities and strategic client engagement.
• Ensure compliance with NZ standards, codes and regulatory requirements.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Building services

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Mentoring

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

CPEng (NZ)

Job description

GHD in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Auckland or other NZ offices. You will lead design, technical delivery and verification of mechanical building services, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Develop strong client relationships, identify opportunities for repeat work, ensure compliance with NZ standards, and deliver sustainable engineering solutions that create long-term value for