21st September, 2026

Principal Mechanical Engineer role with the end-to-end supplier of engineering

Leading Consultancy employing over 300 people across the Asia Pacific

Centrally located in Sydney CBD in plush office space

- Have you got what it takes to develop and lead an energetic team?
- Enjoy a varied role from technical design to consulting to management
- Flexible working options

This company is an end-to-end supplier of Engineering, Surveying and Geotechnical services to the building and land development industries. Founded in 2003, they have grown rapidly into a large national engineering consultancy.
The project team works on a range of cutting edge, medium and large-scale developments across various industries. Their role is to inspire their project partners to create sustainable infrastructure and build an environment future for Australian communities.
They are now looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Projects team! The role will be based at their office in the Sydney CBD.
Responsible for the mechanical services engineering design and documentation on a wide variety of projects, including office, retail, residential, public buildings and education.

Your role will include, but will not be limited to:

- Experience designing mechanical services systems, including air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems.
- Experience in other building services (Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire Protection and Environmentally Sustainable Design) design.
- Knowledge of Australian Standards and Building Codes
- Skills in staff management
- Skilled in contractual documentation, including specifications
- The role will require liaisons with clients, drafters, builders, architects, and other authorities.
- Project management,



contract administration and construction supervision experience are desired.

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
- Registered Building Practitioner in Victoria (Mechanical)
- 10+ years experience in mechanical engineering
- 5+ years experience in Australia in building services consulting
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise in a friendly manner.
- Knowledge of building services engineering and building code requirements.
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes in the work environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills

On Offer

- Ongoing training and professional development
- An environment that challenges and welcomes innovation
- Be part of a company that invests in its people and technology
- We have a strong pipeline of projects and guide in achieving registrations
- Leaders that nurture, support and develop the leader within
- A team that is friendly and supportive
- Flexible work setting

Why CSA Recruitment?
Craig Andresen has been a professional Recruitment Consultant since 2006 and has been deeply embedded in the Australian Building, Civil & Structural Engineering industries since 2012, so he's exceptionally well-positioned to assist you with your next career move.
If you would like to contact Craig Andresen regarding this role or anything else that may suit your skills & experience, please feel free to do so by following the details below:

assured that CSA Recruitment treats all applications with the strictest confidence.
Please note that we are only accepting applications from candidates currently residing in Australia who possess the relevant skills & experience required.

📌 Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services (Sydney)
🏢 CSA Recruitment
📍 Sydney