" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eNational Mechanical Lead\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21870\"\u003e Brisbane \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21871\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25240\"\u003e Group/Section/Division Manager \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25241\"\u003e Mechanical Engineering \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 19/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible working | Industry benchmarked salary package | Annual salary reviews\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompany Culture that Realises Potential | Inclusive and Rewarding Culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to lead major projects and high-performing teams!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ve spent years mastering mechanical engineering. You can run complex projects in your sleep. But you\u0026rsquo;re ready for something more \u0026mdash; a role where you shape the direction of a discipline, influence design outcomes at the table with clients, and build the next generation of engineers behind you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e That\u0026rsquo;s what this role is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This role can be based at either our \u003cstrong\u003eBrisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;offices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0026rsquo;ll Own\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As our National Mechanical Lead, you\u0026rsquo;ll drive the technical direction and growth of mechanical services across Northrop\u0026rsquo;s Integrated Buildings division. This isn\u0026rsquo;t a role where someone hands you a brief and asks you to execute. You\u0026rsquo;ll be at the design table from day one \u0026mdash; shaping solutions across major health, education, commercial, senior living and government projects with Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and deliver technically complex mechanical projects from concept through to construction, with genuine autonomy over how you get there.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfluence design outcomes in multidisciplinary teams \u0026mdash; working alongside electrical, hydraulic, and lighting engineers who think the same way you do about integrated design.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrengthen and grow key client relationships. If you thrive on winning work and building trust with clients over time, this role will give you the platform to do it.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentor the next generation. You\u0026rsquo;ll have a team of talented engineers around you \u0026mdash; your job is to help them become the best consultants they can be.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your personal brand and help grow ours. We want people who are known in the industry for the quality of their thinking.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Northrop\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re employee owned. That means the people working in our business have a genuine stake in its future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are no external shareholders or overseas parent company. Decisions are made by people who understand our work, our clients and our people. Our leaders are accessible, and when you have an idea for doing something better, you\u0026rsquo;ll be encouraged to share it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than 50 years, we\u0026rsquo;ve built our business around our people, our relationships and the impact our work has on communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our Integrated Buildings team works across sectors most engineers only see one of in a career, major hospitals, universities, aged care facilities, high-rise residential, government and civic buildings, data centres. If you want variety and challenge, it\u0026rsquo;s here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Bring\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEssential:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignificant experience as a mechanical consultant in the Australian market\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA track record of leading projects and teams, not just delivering them\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to win clients\u0026rsquo; trust and keep it\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIdeal (but not a dealbreaker):\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCPEng certified or seeking to attain in the next 1-2 years.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficient in mechanical design, including heat loads, system design, equipment selection and coordination.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s In It For You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustry-benchmarked salary with annual reviews, we pay properly and revisit it every year.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine flexibility: hybrid working, flexible hours, alternative public holidays, we\u0026rsquo;ll have a real conversation about what works for you\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid parental leave for primary carers, maternity, and partners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSalary income protection insurance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonthly one-on-one career development conversations, mentoring programs, and investment in both internal and external training\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFree EAP and wellbeing support.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA positive and enjoyable workplace with a supportive team, a relaxed culture, and regular opportunities to connect through social activities and company events throughout the year.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA diverse range of projects and opportunities, from small residential developments to major hospitals, race tracks, airports, and everything in between. With such a broad variety of work, there\u0027s always something new to keep your role interesting and rewarding.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the \u0026ldquo;Apply\u0026rdquo; tab.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop,\u0026nbsp;please head over to our EOI link:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e https://v2.forms.jobadder.com/f/WzDLJEnGePglWrqXoxNZ7A32Y\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eNorthrop is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, let us know - we\u0027ll make it work.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"931509\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "