Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their multidisciplinary Building Services team in Adelaide, Australia. This full-time role offers agile working arrangements and involves delivering innovative mechanical designs for diverse building projects across sectors like defence, aviation, and transport.
Requirements
A degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
At least 8+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
CPEng or an ability to attain it preferred.
Defence experience and the ability to attain Defence Clearance preferred.
High level of design creativity and commercial awareness.
Skills & Responsibilities
Mechanical Design: Deliver technical mechanical designs, including drawings, specifications, and calculations for building services.
Project & Client Management: Lead multidisciplinary projects through all phases and build long-term client relationships.
Collaboration: Work alongside engineers, architects, and consultants to drive sustainable and innovative design solutions.
Workflow Development: Assist in developing standardised mechanical workflows to improve team efficiency.
Potential transition routes: People from Senior Mechanical Engineer or Building Services Consultant roles may bring strong design and client management skills, alongside meeting the required mechanical engineering degree and experience thresholds.
Job description
Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things
Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.
We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.
The Opportunity
We deliver innovative buildings projects across a diverse range of markets including Defence, Water, Transport, Health and Life Sciences. With a strong focus on social and environmental outcomes, you’ll have the opportunity to shape spaces that make a real impact on communities and the world around us.
Based in Adelaide, enjoying the benefits of a capital city without long commute times, this role is open to interstate candidates who are ready for an exciting new chapter. Surrounded by beaches and hills, Adelaide is home to some of Australia’s best events, including the world’s second largest arts Fringe Festival, Gather Round, LIV Golf and V8 supercars. A domestic relocation package is provided for successful candidates.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of exciting projects, our Building Services team in Adelaide is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team of passionate professionals. In this role, you’ll:
Support on building projects across sectors including arts & culture, aviation, defence, transport, civic, and life sciences.
Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, architects, and consultants to drive innovative, sustainable design solutions.
Technical delivery of mechanical designs, including drawings, specifications and calculations
Assist in the development of standardised mechanical workflows
Actively participate in client and group meetings, shaping project strategies and building long-term partnerships.
Contribute to a workplace culture that values collaboration, creativity, and purpose-driven work.
About you
A degree in Mechanical engineering.
At least 8+ yrs of relevant experience based locally preferred
Possess a high level of design creativity with the ability to develop technically robust structural concepts whilst maintaining a strong focus on the design intent.
Commercially aware with the ability to successfully lead structural and multidisciplinary projects through all phases whilst managing and developing strong client relationships.
Desire to work within a multidisciplinary team, driving innovation and excellence, contributing to workplace culture.
CPEng or an ability to attain preferred.
Ability to attain Defence Clearance / Defence experience preferred.
Employee ownership
Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
Culture & Benefits
Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.
Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development
You’ve got this!
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!
