national mechanical lead

Flexible Working | Industry Benchmarked Salary Package | Annual Salary Reviews

Company Culture that Realises Potential | Inclusive and Rewarding Culture

Opportunity to lead major projects and high-performing teams

Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary consultancy that has been established for nearly 50 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 500 team members across NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their careers. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

Our Integrated Buildings Division has teams based across the eastern seaboard and is looking for the next driven and passionate Mechanical leader to join our growing team.

Our approach to engineering is based on adopting an Integrated Design approach that provides cost effective solutions that deliver on people, performance, and resilience outcomes. We provide consulting, design and project management engineering services to deliver buildings and communities that are comfortable, functional, safe and sustainable.

The team has expansive experience across a range of complex sectors including major health projects, education, hospitality, government & civic, retail, commercial and office fit out, seniors living and aged care, accommodation, industrial, communities and existing asset performance.

The team take a multi-disciplinary approach and in-depth experience in every stage of the projects lifecycle.

As part of our ambition to strengthen our presence in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets, the Mechanical Lead role presents an exciting opportunity to lead major projects and high-performing teams whilst being supported by close-knit management and delivery teams.

We are seeking influential leaders who bring a blend of technical depth, consulting excellence, and commercial acumen.

This role can be based at either of our Canberra or Newcastle locations.

Key attributes include:

Client Excellence: Exemplary communication, design leadership, and the ability to influence at the design table.

Multidisciplinary technical Expertise: A strong track record of operating effectively in multidisciplinary environments and driving a broad spectrum of outcomes.

Relationship Building: The ability to maintain and nurture key client relationships.

Work winning mentality: Demonstrated ability to consistently win work from key clients.

Impact and Brand: The drive to make a difference, build a personal brand, and contribute to enhancing our organisational reputation.

Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy you will be expected to lead technically challenging projects, demonstrate consulting excellence, strengthen key client relationships and mentor and develop our next generation of talent.

Design and delivery of hydrological and hydraulic (flood) reports.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects where you will take the lead on the design package of flooding elements.

Technical review of hydrological and hydraulic models, resolve flood modelling issues that arise and provide solutions in a timely manner.

Act as a mentor to junior members of the flooding team, providing guidance, training and feedback where necessary.

Proven experience working as a Mechanical engineering consultant in the Australian market.

Tertiary qualification in Engineering.

Ideally CPEng certified or seeking to attain in the next 1-2 years.

The ability to mentor and guide both senior and junior staff

Proficient in mechanical design, including heat loads, system design, equipment selection and coordination.

Proven experience within engineering consultancies.

Experience within the built environment.

Relevant tertiary qualifications such as Civil or Environmental Engineering.

Proven experience using TUFLOW (1D, 2D, Combined) and hydrological models (e.g. RAFTS, RORB, WBNM) is essential.

Proven experience using GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS is essential.

Experience in 12D / Civil 3D and AutoCAD packages is desirable, although not essential.

Experience in DRAINS and XP-STORM modelling is desirable, although not essential.

Working knowledge ARR2019 guidelines and Flood Risk Management Manual

CPENG and / or RPEQ is desirable, although not essential.

Understanding of local and state government regulatory frameworks and statuary compliance requirements (e.g. Ministerial Directions / LEP / DCP / SEPP)

The ability to manage multiple projects and goals at the same time, whilst working autonomously.

Excellent communication and report writing skills - able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly in managing external consultants.

Creative problem-solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.

Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional group.

Management experience preferred but not essential

What does working at Northrop look like to you?

At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture. We are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.

We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you: Flexible working hours, hybrid work environment etc.

Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.

Free EAP, Health and Wellbeing seminars.

Alternative public holidays.

Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).

Salary income protection insurance.

Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.

We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you.

Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.

Flexible working hours.

Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).

Salary income protection insurance.

Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.

Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.