Mechanical Engineer

As our portfolio of work continues to expand, our Building Engineering team in Perth is looking to appoint a Mechanical Engineer. We’re seeking a skilled and motivated engineer who thrives on delivering quality design solutions across a broad range of sectors.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Utilise your mechanical design experience to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across health, defence, transport, data centre, sports, commercial and other major building projects across ANZ.
• Lead mechanical design packages on key client projects, supporting the technical delivery of HVAC and building services systems while contributing to high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality across calculations, specifications and detailed design documentation.
• Work closely with senior engineers and project leaders to deliver coordinated mechanical design solutions across complex building projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to graduate and junior engineers, supporting their technical development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and clients, contributing to successful project outcomes and repeat business.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Chartered Engineer with professional engineer registration (or working towards chartership). Equivalent recognition with a relevant professional body will also be considered.
• Ideally, up to 9+ years’ experience in a Building Services consultancy or significant design experience as a mechanical Engineer within the Mechanical Contracting field.
• Proven record in mechanical engineering design and project delivery across building services projects.
• Strong understanding of Building Services systems and Australian Standards, with the ability to contribute technical knowledge to clients, junior engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, with demonstrated design experience across a range of sectors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with project teams and clients.

Given the nature of our projects, Australian Citizenship is preferred.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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