Senior Mechanical Engineer, Buildings — Hybrid NZ

Jacobs; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Well-being benefits

Volunteer program

Employee Networks

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings and Places team in New Zealand. You will lead the delivery of mechanical building services design across major projects, act as a senior client-facing lead and guide design through to construction.

You will mentor engineers, manage projects with budgetary discipline, and contribute to business growth while embracing a hybrid working policy across NZ offices and remote locations.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering mechanical building services in a consulting environment.
• Led complex building/infrastructure projects from concept to construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design and consultancy for complex projects across New Zealand.
• Act as senior client-facing lead, building trusted relationships and advising across project lifecycle.
• Perform design reviews, technical assurance and engineering leadership responsibilities.
• Assume PM/DM duties to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and align with Global Integrated Delivery resources.
• Support construction phase activities and provide technical leadership.
• Drive business development and pursue opportunities with clients.
• Mentor local and global engineers and promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Mechanical engineering leadership

Project leadership

Client engagement

Design management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical design review

Budgeting & risk management

Stakeholder communication

Commercial acumen

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings and Places team in New Zealand. You will lead the delivery of mechanical building services design across major projects, act as a senior client-facing lead and guide design through to construction.

You will mentor engineers, manage projects with budgetary discipline, and contribute to business growth while embracing a hybrid working policy across NZ offices and remote locations.