About the Role
u&u; are partnering with a well-regarded engineering consultancy to bring on an Associate Mechanical Engineer for their Brisbane Building Services team.
It's a senior, hands-on role. You'll be entrusted with steering medium to large projects from concept through to completion, across a portfolio that spans defence, commercial, health and transport work, so no two weeks look the same.
Beyond the technical delivery, this is a chance to shape a team. You'll mentor engineers coming up through the business, work closely with clients as a trusted advisor, and have a real say in how projects and people are set up to succeed. It suits someone who's done the hard yards in consulting and is ready for more ownership, in a workplace that backs flexibility and trust rather than just talking about it.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design and delivery on medium to large-scale building services projects;
Own project outcomes end to end, from concept through to construction;
Mentor and provide technical direction to engineers across the team;
Manage scope, programme and budget to keep delivery on track;
Work closely with architects, other disciplines and external stakeholders;
Build lasting client relationships that bring in repeat work;and
Check designs and documentation for technical quality,



compliance and buildability.
About You
Please note: Australian citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects.
8+ years' experience in mechanical building services engineering;
A track record leading medium to large projects within a consultancy;
Strong technical grounding across HVAC and mechanical systems;
Solid working knowledge of Australian Standards, the NCC and authority requirements;
Comfortable managing projects, clients and multidisciplinary teams at once;
A natural mentor with real interest in developing others;and
Strong communicator who builds trust easily with clients and colleagues.
What's On Offer
Genuine hybrid flexibility, not just on paper;
A cooperative, high-performing team that backs each other;
The chance to lead complex, high-impact projects;
Access to strong technical leadership and knowledge sharing;
A clear path to progress beyond Associate level;and
A workplace that takes wellbeing and long-term careers seriously.
At u&u; Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
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📌 Associate Mechanical Engineers (Queensland)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Queensland