Lead Mechanical Engineer

At Aurecon we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer in our Energy & Industrial team youll work with some of New Zealands leading industrial organisations to deliver projects that improve upgrade and expand critical assets.

This role combines office-based engineering client engagement and regular site involvement. Youll work closely with clients and project teams to assess options solve engineering challenges and help deliver successful outcomes.

Youll:

• Lead mechanical engineering work across brownfield and sustaining capital projects.
• Develop and assess engineering options providing clear recommendations to clients.
• Guide projects from early-stage studies through to delivery and site support.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the growth of our mechanical capability.
• Travel to client sites across New Zealand to support projects and maintain a strong understanding of client operations.

This isnt a role for someone who wants to spend their day producing drawings or detailed design documentation.

Were looking for an engineer who enjoys understanding how industrial facilities operate working directly with clients and helping turn project requirements into practical engineering outcomes.

Youll be equally comfortable collaborating with project teams in the office engaging with stakeholders on site and applying sound engineering judgement to help clients make informed decisions.

Youre a degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience in industrial manufacturing dairy food & beverage energy or processing environments.

Youll also bring:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and sound engineering judgement.
• Experience leading projects or workstreams.
• The ability to assess technical options and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working within brownfield or operating industrial environments.
• Consulting and/or site-based experience within process industries will be highly regarded.

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. Youll tackle some of the worlds most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026 we embrace diverse perspectives and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6000 people across Australia Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia.

We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here to bring ideas to life the Aurecon way.

If this sounds like your next step wed love to hear from you.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and career paths. We also support flexible working arrangements and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process.

Our hiring decisions are made by people not AI. Were most interested in your individual thinking and experiences so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro Breathing life into our ideas thoughts views

Kia māia kia kaha mahi tahi Be bold be strong work as one