SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Adelaide | Building Services Consultancy | Full-Time

A senior technical role with real project ownership, client exposure and the opportunity to help shape high-quality building services outcomes across South Australia.

The Opportunity

Our client is an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Adelaide, delivering property and building projects across a broad portfolio of sectors. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Services team and provide hands-on technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from initial client inquiry and concept design through to documentation, coordination, site inspections and completion.

What You Will Do

·      Lead and deliver mechanical building services design, specifications and documentation with limited supervision.

·      Coordinate mechanical services with other engineering disciplines, sub-consultants and external stakeholders.

·      Work closely with Project Leaders to keep projects on time, within fee and budget parameters, and aligned with quality requirements.

·      Engage directly with clients, consultants, authorities and project teams, providing clear updates and practical technical advice.

·      Contribute to tender submissions, proposals and other consulting opportunities.

·      Undertake site inspections, project reporting and technical problem solving through construction and delivery.

·      Support continuous improvement across technical standards, systems, tools and processes.

·      Share technical knowledge across the team and support the development of less experienced engineers.

·      Participate in business development activities and identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and repeat work.

What We Are Looking For

·      A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

·      Proven consultancy experience delivering mechanical building services projects, ideally across several project sectors.

·      Strong technical capability in mechanical services design, documentation and coordination.

·      A sound understanding of Australian codes, standards, quality systems and consulting practice.

·      Confidence working with clients and multidisciplinary teams, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

·      Ability to manage priorities, solve problems and maintain quality in a deadline-driven project environment.

·      Project management capability, including an understanding of project fees, budgets and reporting.

·      Membership, or eligibility for membership, of Engineers Australia or an equivalent professional institution.

·      A current driver licence.

Why Consider This Role?

·      A senior role combining technical delivery, project leadership and client interaction.

·      Opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of multidisciplinary building projects.

·      A collaborative Adelaide-based team with access to broader national and international capability.

·      Scope to contribute to business development, continuous improvement and the technical growth of the team.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer in building services and would value a confidential discussion about the role, project mix, team structure and longer-term opportunity, please contact GraceWell Group or apply with your resume.