Associate to Associate Director

Work options: Hybrid

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP Australia is seeking a skilled and experienced Associate to Associate Director level Mechanical Engineer to join our Sydney team.

As a key member of our engineering team, you will contribute to a range of exciting projects across Transport, Aviation, Defence, Data Centre, Commercial and other sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects, demonstrate leadership, and contribute to the continued success and growth of our business.

We will give priority to Australian citizens for this role because of the security clearance requirements on Defence projects; however, applications from non-citizens will also be considered.

As an Associate/ Associate Director level Mechanical Engineer, you will provide expertise in Mechanical design for both single and multi-disciplinary projects. Your role will involve leading medium to large-sized design projects, ensuring best practice delivery while managing costs and timelines, and developing strong relationships with clients. This role is also an opportunity to drive the development of our Building Services team and contribute to the achievement of our strategic goals.

• Provide mechanical design leadership on both single and multi-disciplinary projects across a range of sectors.
• Lead medium to large-sized engineering design projects and support or run larger, more complex projects to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with external clients and authorities, as well as internal colleagues and managers, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Deliver best practices to achieve optimal outcomes for clients, focusing on saving time and reducing costs without compromising on quality.
• Build solid, long-term relationships with clients, identifying new business development opportunities and understanding their evolving needs.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the business unit by supporting strategic goals and initiatives aimed at enhancing overall success.

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Expertise in Mechanical building services engineering and design documentation.
• 12+ years' industry experience on Australian building services projects, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Well versed in effectively delivering multiple, concurrent projects ranging in scale and sector.
• Strong client relationship management and project management skills.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant Standards and Codes (AS/NZS 3000, NCC etc.).
• Understanding of BIM, NavisWorks and Revit MEP (advantageous).
• Strong proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP).

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Work from home arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours and working from home;
• Global mobility;
• Parental leave and self-funded additional annual leave (up to 4 weeks);
• Corporate employee discounts and offers;
• Salary continuance insurance;
• Wellness at work and social club;

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

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