Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services (Hybrid, NZ)

Jacobs; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Wellbeing resources

paid parental leave

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Job summary

Jacobs in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services for complex buildings and infrastructure projects across the country. The role offers flexibility with base in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or anywhere in NZ, and the chance to mentor teams and shape engineering capability.

You will act as a senior client-facing leader, guiding multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design reviews and project management, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering mechanical building services in a consulting environment.
• Proven ability to lead complex building/infrastructure projects from concept to construction.
• Strong client relationship building and project coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and consultancy across complex buildings and infrastructure in NZ.
• Senior client-facing lead, building trusted relationships and providing strategic technical advice.
• Undertake design reviews and assurance activities to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Perform PM and DM responsibilities, delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with GID resources.
• Support construction phase activities with technical leadership.
• Provide local engineering leadership and sign-off support as required.
• Drive business development and pursue opportunities through proposals and client networks.
• Collaborate with client account teams to identify emerging opportunities across markets.
• Represent Jacobs at client meetings and industry events to enhance market presence.
• Mentor and develop engineers and promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Mechanical design

Client engagement

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Engineering consultancy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services for complex buildings and infrastructure projects across the country. The role offers flexibility with base in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or anywhere in NZ, and the chance to mentor teams and shape engineering capability.

You will act as a senior client-facing leader, guiding multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design reviews and project management, and