Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

This role is ideal for an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to step into a Lead role, with a strong focus on data centres and mission‐critical facilities.

You’ll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team, working across major projects locally and nationally.

You will lead mechanical design from concept through to delivery, ensuring solutions are efficient, resilient, and future-ready.

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services (HVAC) for data centres and other complex facilities
• Take ownership of technical quality, coordination, and documentation across projects
• Develop solutions that support high availability, redundancy, and energy efficiency in mission‐critical environments
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to drive successful outcomes
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
• Contribute to project planning, risk management, and commercial outcomes
• Support the growth of WSP’s data centre capability in WA and nationally

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• 8+ years’ experience in building services consulting
• Strong technical expertise in HVAC systems and mechanical services design
• Experience delivering complex or large-scale projects (data centre or mission‐critical experience highly regarded)