Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role overview

This opportunity is for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Building Services team in Wellington. The position focuses on strong technical design capability, a broad multidisciplinary outlook, and ownership of mechanical work packages within building services projects.

You will work alongside a large regional network of more than 400 Building Services Engineers across Asia Pacific, contributing to a variety of client projects while developing both your technical and leadership capabilities in a collaborative environment.

What the role involves

• Taking responsibility for mechanical work packages within the building services discipline.
• Contributing to technical delivery across HVAC and related building services work.
• Supporting project teams with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Helping junior mechanical engineers build their technical capability.
• Progressing design work from early concept and load estimation through detailed design, construction monitoring, practical completion, and final fine-tuning.
• Working in a culture that encourages collaboration, professional growth, and knowledge sharing.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant brings a strong background in HVAC building services engineering, consulting experience, and the confidence to contribute to complex projects. Experience in New Zealand is helpful for understanding local building code and seismic design expectations.

Experience and technical background

• At least 5 to 6 years of experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
• At least 2 to 3 years of that experience should come from a consulting environment.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver HVAC mechanical design from concept through to completion.
• Experience using load estimation tools such as Carrier E-20 or IES.
• Familiarity with design communication tools such as Bluebeam and Revit.
• Working knowledge of international mechanical HVAC standards and guidance such as CIBSE or ASHRAE.
• If your background is in New Zealand consulting, familiarity with local building regulations and seismic design requirements is expected.

What is on offer

• Support for professional development and accreditation.
• Access to shareholding opportunities.
• A caring and supportive workplace where individuality is valued.
• Flexible working arrangements to help balance work and personal commitments.
• Learning opportunities from specialists and technical experts across Asia Pacific.
• A strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Staff benefits including discounted health insurance, gym membership discounts, and social club activities.

Additional information

The organisation values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thought styles, and lived experiences. The company encourages interested candidates to apply and aims to create a workplace where people can bring their whole selves to work.