Lead / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hays · Brisbane CBD QLD · Full time
Posted 8d ago

Lead / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hays
Brisbane CBD QLD

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Full time

~$220k(Estimated)
$220k + Super
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead the delivery of engineering projects and major work packages.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, risks, and stakeholder coordination.

Join a well-established Building Services Consulting Company as a Lead Mechanical Engineer!

Your new company
Join a growing engineering consultancy delivering high-quality infrastructure and engineering projects across a diverse range of sectors. This organisation is recognised for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to developing its people. You will have the opportunity to work on complex projects, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the success of a high-performing team.
Your new role
As a Senior Engineer / Consultant, you will lead the delivery of projects and major work packages, ensuring technical excellence, efficient project outcomes, and strong client satisfaction. You will take ownership of project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring junior engineers while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading design packages and reviewing technical deliverables prepared by junior engineers.
  • Resolving complex engineering challenges and driving practical, buildable solutions.
  • Managing project scope, schedules, risks, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Leading client meetings and maintaining strong day-to-day client relationships.
  • Monitoring project performance against budgets and supporting fee proposals.
  • Identifying and managing project variations and scope changes.
  • Mentoring and developing junior engineers to support team capability growth.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • 4 to 7 years' engineering experience.
  • Professional Registration or be actively working towards achieving registration.
  • Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent), or currently working towards chartership.
  • Demonstrated experience leading project delivery and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong technical expertise with the ability to solve complex engineering problems.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver projects within scope and budget.
  • A proactive approach to client engagement and relationship management.

What you'll get in return
Opportunity to lead challenging and rewarding engineering projects.Exposure to a broad range of clients and project types.A supportive environment focused on professional development and career progression.Mentorship opportunities and the ability to influence the development of junior staff.A collaborative team culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and client outcomes.Competitive salary and long-term career growth opportunities.What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Stefnie Bestbier on 07 3243 3092 for a confidential discussion on your career.#3019520

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