Associate, Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Building Services | Melbourne

We are seeking an experienced Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Melbourne Building Services team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving the delivery of medium to large-scale projects across a diverse portfolio, including defence, data centres, commercial and infrastructure.

This opportunity will suit a well-established consultant who enjoys leading projects, developing people and contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team, within a workplace that genuinely prioritises flexibility, trust and balance.

The Role

In this role, you will:

Lead the mechanical design and delivery of medium to large-scale building services projects
Take ownership of project outcomes from concept through to construction
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across the team
Manage project scope, programme and budget, ensuring successful delivery outcomes
Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, architects and external stakeholders
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and repeat work
Review designs and documentation to ensure technical quality, compliance and constructability

About You

Please note: Australian citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects.

You will bring:

10-12+ years' experience in mechanical building services engineering
Proven experience leading medium to large-scale projects within a consultancy environment
Strong technical capability across HVAC and mechanical systems
Deep understanding of Australian Standards, NCC and authority requirements
Demonstrated ability to manage projects, clients and multidisciplinary coordination
Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing others
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client-focused approach

Why You'll Love Working Here

This is a workplace that genuinely trusts and empowers its people. You will be supported to lead, grow and shape your career while maintaining flexibility that works for you.

What you can expect:

A hybrid working model with genuine flexibility
A supportive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
Opportunities to lead high-impact, complex projects
Strong technical leadership and knowledge sharing across the business
Clear and achievable career progression at Associate level and beyond
A strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility and long-term careers

You will be joining a Melbourne Building Services team where people are respected, supported and trusted, and where leadership and technical excellence go hand in hand.