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Mechanical engineer recruitment

Mechanical engineers for building services, industrial and renewable energy projects, recruited for permanent roles or engaged on contract. We shortlist on the discipline and project stage you need, then interview and reference check every candidate.

Mechanical Engineer supplied by TradeConnex

Hiring mechanical engineer through TradeConnex

Mechanical engineering on a construction project covers a lot of ground. On a commercial build it’s usually building services: HVAC, hydraulics coordination and plant rooms. On an industrial job it’s equipment, conveyors and process pipework. On a renewables project it can mean tracker systems, cooling or balance-of-plant equipment. An engineer who is strong in one of these won’t always suit another, so we start with the discipline and the stage of the project you’re hiring for.

Most mechanical engineers we place are permanent hires, made through our permanent recruitment service. We can also place an engineer on contract to see a project through design coordination, installation or commissioning.

We recruit for commercial and industrial construction, maintenance and facilities management, and renewable energy projects including utility-scale solar and battery storage.

Every candidate goes through a screen of their project history, a face-to-face interview and reference checks with people who managed their work.

What they do on site

  • Coordinate mechanical services design with the builder and other trades
  • Review shop drawings, submittals and equipment selections
  • Oversee installation of plant, ductwork, pipework or tracker systems
  • Plan, witness and record testing and commissioning
  • Manage defects, O&M manuals and handover documentation
  • Answer technical RFIs and assess the cost and program impact of changes

What we check before they start

Degree in mechanical engineering

Or an equivalent qualification for the role

White Card (general construction induction)

Any time spent on an active construction site

Commissioning experience

Confirmed against previous projects and with referees

Driver licence

Regional sites and multi-site roles

Why contractors use TradeConnex

Screened before they're put forward

An initial screen of trade experience, a face-to-face interview and reference checks before anyone reaches your site.

Site-ready from day one

Talent arrives with the PPE the job needs and their tickets confirmed: White Card, high-risk work licences, plant tickets or RIW accreditation.

Flexible hire

A minimum of four hours per day per person, from short-term cover to full project durations, with the option to take talent on permanently.

Recruiters who know site work

Many of our team have worked on construction and solar sites themselves. Call us on 1300 995 234.

Mechanical Engineer FAQs

Yes. We recruit for building services, industrial and renewables roles. Tell us which one, and whether the role is design coordination, site delivery or commissioning.

Yes. Most of our placements are permanent through permanent recruitment, but we can place an engineer on contract for a single project or phase.

Yes. Through labour hire we supply trades, trade assistants and labourers, so you can fill the engineering role and the installation crew together.

Hire a Mechanical Engineer through TradeConnex

Send us the headcount, site and start date, and we'll put forward talent who fit.

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