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Due to a significant major project win and ongoing strong workload, we are seeking an accomplished Senior Mechanical Engineer OR Technical Director – HVAC to join our well-respected team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure and building services projects.

Working alongside industry-leading professionals, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects, including transport, healthcare, education, defence, data centres, commercial, infrastructure and public sector developments.

As a technical leader, you’ll help shape the strategic direction and continued growth of our building services’ engineering capability. You’ll bring a strong commercial mindset, established client relationships and a genuine passion for developing high-performing teams, while identifying and realising new opportunities.

We are focused on innovation, sustainability and the delivery of high-quality outcomes for our clients, while creating an environment where our people are supported to do their best work, grow their careers and make a meaningful impact on the communities we work within.

This diverse and exciting role will see you working on:

- Providing technical leadership, strategic advice and resource coordination across a diverse portfolio of major building services projects.
- Acting as Technical Director/Reviewer/Senior Engineer for the design, technical delivery and verification of complex HVAC mechanical engineering building services solutions, ensuring fit-for-purpose outcomes, quality and compliance.




- Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams across Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire, Structural, Civil and specialist engineering disciplines.
- Building and maintaining senior client relationships, leading key pursuits and contributing to proposals, reports, technical assessments and strategic client engagement.
- Guiding projects from concept design through construction and commissioning, while supporting planning, resourcing, risk management, quality assurance and commercial performance.
- Mentoring and developing engineers through visible leadership, technical coaching, knowledge sharing and training, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Promoting sustainable and innovative engineering solutions that deliver long-term value for clients and communities.

What would you bring to the team?

- A relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, supported by extensive experience in HVAC mechanical building services engineering within a consulting environment.
- Engineers Australia Chartered Professional Engineer and RPEV status, or eligibility to obtain these in Australia.
- Proven experience leading the design, delivery and verification of complex building services projects, with strong technical expertise in HVAC, mechanical services systems and integrated building services design.
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal specialists, external stakeholders, contractors and sub-consultants.
- Robust knowledge of relevant Australian building regulations, standards, codes and compliance requirements.
- Proven client leadership, business development and work-winning experience,



supported by strong commercial, risk management and communication skills.
- A collaborative, client-focused approach, with the credibility to influence outcomes, mentor others and build high-performing teams.

Interested? Apply before cob 21 September 2026.

Linda Graham

Ph 03 8687 8846.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer OR Technical Director – HVAC (Melbourne)
🏢 GHD Group
📍 Melbourne