Overview

Accelerated pathway from Intermediate to Senior through real project ownership. Learn from a Mechanical team where most engineers are Associate level and above, build the skills to lead projects and fast‑track your career progression. This opportunity is ideally suited to an engineer who has developed solid foundations in Mechanical Building Services design and is ready to take on more complex projects, greater project ownership and the next stage of their career. You’ll join a mechanical team of around ten engineers, the majority of whom are Associate level or above. From day one you’ll take ownership of small to medium‑size commercial and residential projects, working closely with architects, clients and multidisciplinary consultant teams. You’ll also mentor graduate engineers while strengthening your own technical and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

- Take ownership of small to medium‑size commercial and residential projects from concept through to completion.
- Coordinate design teams and develop strong client relationships.
- Mentor graduate engineers while strengthening your own technical and project leadership skills.
- Participate in client and stakeholder meetings.
- Resolve complex services coordination using BIM, review shop drawings, respond to RFIs and work closely with contractors during construction.
- Manage project programmes, design deliverables, budgets, buildability and programme constraints.

Career Development

- Progressively gain exposure to the consultancy’s broader portfolio, including landmark projects such as Cross River Rail,



Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, major hospitals, laboratories, mental health facilities, aviation infrastructure and defence projects.
- Develop expertise in specialised HVAC design for hospitals, operating theatres, laboratories, isolation rooms and critical plant; infection control strategies, pressure‑controlled environments and complex healthcare compliance requirements.
- Work on aviation projects involving resilient mechanical systems, staged construction, operational continuity and maintainability.
- Engage in defence projects incorporating secure facilities, mission‑critical services, stringent technical standards and multidisciplinary coordination.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
- At least four years’ Mechanical Building Services design experience in Australia or New Zealand.
- Strong HVAC design fundamentals.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
- A genuine desire to continue learning and developing technically.

Benefits

- Hybrid working with up to two days working from home; Wednesdays as the team’s collaboration day.
- Flexibility around personal commitments, including school drop‑offs and pick‑ups.
- Clear career pathway from leading commercial and residential projects to contributing to landmark Queensland developments and into senior or leadership roles.
- Competitive salary negotiated according to experience.
- Opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally experienced Senior mechanical team.

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📌 Intermediate Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) | Pathway to Senior (Brisbane City)
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