Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer to join Mott MacDonald Building Services in Auckland or Christchurch, leading design and delivery of HVAC, ventilation, heating and cooling for NZ projects within a multidisciplinary team across the APNA region. You’ll prepare technical reports, calculations and specs, coordinate with clients, architects and contractors, undertake site inspections and construction support, mentor junior engineers and help win work, while delivering on programme and budget with a focus on sustainable, energy efficient solutions and strong client relationships. To apply effectively, tailor your CV to 3 to 7 years building services experience, emphasise sector exposure (commercial, healthcare, education, transport or public sector), demonstrate stakeholder management and progress toward chartership, and show examples of working in multidisciplinary teams and delivering quality outcomes with a collaborative, flexible culture.
Mechanical Engineer – Building Services
Auckland or Christchurch
At Mott MacDonald, we help create exceptional buildings and places that improve communities and stand the test of time. Our Building Services team works on a diverse range of projects across New Zealand, delivering practical, sustainable and innovative engineering solutions.
We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services team. This role can be based in Auckland or Christchurch, providing the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team delivering projects across New Zealand and the wider APNA region.
The role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:
- Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services projects.
- Design HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and associated mechanical systems.
- Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications and design documentation.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
- Undertake site inspections, construction support and design reviews.
- Deliver projects to programme, budget and quality objectives.
- Support proposal development and contribute to winning work.
- Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
About you
We're interested in candidates who have:
- A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Around 3-7 years' experience within building services consulting.
- Technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building systems.
- Experience delivering projects across commercial, healthcare, education, transport, aviation or public sector facilities.
- An understanding of sustainable building design and energy-efficient solutions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Working towards chartership.
What you'll work on
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of projects throughout New Zealand, working alongside specialists in structures, civil engineering, building services, digital delivery and project management. Our teams support projects from concept design through to construction and operation.
Whether based in Auckland or Christchurch, you'll collaborate with colleagues across the country and have access to Mott MacDonald's global technical network, supporting major buildings and infrastructure projects that create positive outcomes for our clients and communities.
What we offer
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Professional development and support towards chartership.
- Access to local and global technical specialists.
- Opportunities to work on complex and high-profile projects.
- A collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy committed to improving society through excellence in engineering, innovation and sustainable thinking.
We value diversity, inclusion and flexibility and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, respected and able to thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us shape the future of the built environment in New Zealand
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.