Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

_{09th August, 2026}

• Have you got what it takes to develop and lead an energetic team?
• Enjoy a varied role from technical design to consulting to management
• Flexible working options

This company is an end-to-end supplier of Engineering, Surveying and Geotechnical services to the building and land development industries. Founded in 2003, they have grown rapidly into a large national engineering consultancy.

The project team works on a range of cutting edge, medium and large-scale developments across various industries. Their role is to inspire their project partners to create sustainable infrastructure and build an environment future for Australian communities.

They are now looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Projects team! The role will be based at their office in the Sydney CBD.

Responsible for the mechanical services engineering design and documentation on a wide variety of projects, including office, retail, residential, public buildings and education.


Your role will include, but will not be limited to:

• Experience designing mechanical services systems, including air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems.
• Experience in other building services (Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire Protection and Environmentally Sustainable Design) design.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and Building Codes
• Skills in staff management
• Skilled in contractual documentation, including specifications
• The role will require liaisons with clients, drafters, builders, architects, and other authorities.
• Project management, contract administration and construction supervision experience are desired.

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
• Registered Building Practitioner in Victoria (Mechanical)
• 10+ years experience in mechanical engineering
• 5+ years experience in Australia in building services consulting
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise in a friendly manner.
• Knowledge of building services engineering and building code requirements.
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in the work environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills

On Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development
• An environment that challenges and welcomes innovation
• Be part of a company that invests in its people and technology
• We have a strong pipeline of projects and guide in achieving registrations
• Leaders that nurture, support and develop the leader within
• A team that is friendly and supportive
• Flexible work environment

Why CSA Recruitment?

Craig Andresen has been a professional Recruitment Consultant since 2006 and has been deeply embedded in the Australian Building, Civil & Structural Engineering industries since 2012, so he's exceptionally well-positioned to assist you with your next career move.

If you would like to contact Craig Andresen regarding this role or anything else that may suit your skills & experience, please feel free to do so by following the details below:

craig@csarecruitment.com.au
0414 909 802
www.csarecruitment.com.au

Rest assured that CSA Recruitment treats all applications with the strictest confidence.

Please note that we are only accepting applications from candidates currently residing in Australia who possess the relevant skills & experience required.