Job Description
About the Role
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u&u; are partnering with a well-regarded engineering consultancy to bring on an Associate Mechanical Engineer for their Brisbane Building Services team.
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead mechanical design and delivery on medium to large-scale building services projects;
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Own project outcomes end to end, from concept through to construction;
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Mentor and provide technical direction to engineers across the team;
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Manage scope, programme and budget to keep delivery on track;
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Work closely with architects, other disciplines and external stakeholders;
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Build lasting client relationships that bring in repeat work;and
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Check designs and documentation for technical quality,



compliance and buildability.
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About You
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Please note: Australian citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects.
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8+ years' experience in mechanical building services engineering;
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A track record leading medium to large projects within a consultancy;
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Strong technical grounding across HVAC and mechanical systems;
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Solid working knowledge of Australian Standards, the NCC and authority requirements;
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Comfortable managing projects, clients and multidisciplinary teams at once;
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A natural mentor with real interest in developing others;and
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Strong communicator who builds trust easily with clients and colleagues.
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What's On Offer
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Genuine hybrid flexibility, not just on paper;
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A collaborative, high-performing team that backs each other;
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The chance to lead complex, high-impact projects;
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Access to strong technical leadership and knowledge sharing;
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A transparent path to progress beyond Associate level;and
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A workplace that takes wellbeing and long-term careers seriously.
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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.

📌 Associate Mechanical Engineers (Queensland)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Queensland