Job Description
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Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.
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Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This diverse and exciting role will see you working on:
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Providing technical leadership, strategic advice and resource coordination across a diverse portfolio of major building services projects.
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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.
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Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams across Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire, Structural, Civil and specialist engineering disciplines.
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Building and maintaining senior client relationships, leading key pursuits and contributing to proposals, reports, technical assessments and strategic client engagement.
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Guiding projects from concept design through construction and commissioning, while supporting planning, resourcing, risk management, quality assurance and commercial performance.
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Mentoring and developing engineers through visible leadership, technical coaching, knowledge sharing and training, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
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Promoting sustainable and innovative engineering solutions that deliver long-term value for clients and communities.
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What would you bring to the team?
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A relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering,
supported by extensive experience in HVAC mechanical building services engineering within a consulting environment.
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Engineers Australia Chartered Professional Engineer and RPEV status, or eligibility to obtain these in Australia.
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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.
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Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal specialists, external stakeholders, contractors and sub-consultants.
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Strong knowledge of relevant Australian building regulations, standards, codes and compliance requirements.
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Proven client leadership, business development and work-winning experience, supported by strong commercial, risk management and communication skills.
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A collaborative, client-focused approach, with the credibility to influence outcomes, mentor others and build high-performing teams.
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Interested? Apply before cob 21 September 2026.
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Linda Graham
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GHD is an equal chance 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.
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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.
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We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer OR Technical Director - HVAC (Victoria)
🏢 Ghd
📍 Victoria