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From hospitals and aged care facilities to commercial, residential, retail and industrial developments, you’ll build strong client relationships and deliver practical, high-performing mechanical solutions.\nAt Babbage, we’re proud of our collaborative and people-focused culture. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we work closely together to deliver practical, efficient and high-performing solutions for our clients. You’ll be part of a passionate Buildings team and a wider multidisciplinary business that enjoys sharing knowledge, exploring creative ideas and delivering outcomes that make a genuine difference.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Mechanical Engineer within our Building Services team, you’ll be involved in the design and delivery of mechanical services across a broad range of projects throughout New Zealand. You’ll develop mechanical designs using Revit and other modern design tools, manage your own project priorities and work directly with clients. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated building designs, while also getting out on site for construction monitoring and project support.\nThere’s plenty of variety and technical challenge, along with the opportunity to strengthen your client-facing experience and continue developing your technical and professional capability.\nWe’re keen to hear from engineers with:\nA Washington Accord Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent) \n5+ years’ post-graduate experience within a building services consultancy \nStrong mechanical building services design experience \nRevit 3D design and drafting capability \nExperience with thermal modelling software, preferably IESVE \nConfidence managing multiple projects, priorities and client relationships \nStrong communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively \nA positive, proactive and client-focused approach \nA willingness to become Chartered, if not already \nExperience with Green Star and/or NABERSNZ, healthcare or hospital mechanical design, or building services hydraulics would be advantageous but isn’t essential.\nWhy Join Us?\nBe part of a social, supportive and collaborative team \nWork alongside a range of disciplines on integrated building designs \nStrengthen your client relationships and broaden your project experience \nContinue your professional development, whether that’s towards Chartership or the next stage of your career \nEnjoy a culture that encourages innovation, independence and knowledge-sharing \nMake your mark on projects that positively impact the built environment across New Zealand \nWhat Drives Us\nPeople are at the heart of everything we do. By encouraging open dialogue, shared ownership and collaboration, and a safe place to speak up, we strive to create lasting relationships with our work colleagues, clients and the wider communities we work in.\nReady to Apply?\nIf you’re looking for great project variety, more responsibility and the opportunity to keep developing your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. 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