Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Powell Fenwick

Powell Fenwick is a long-established and highly regarded multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in New Zealand. We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer based in Queenstown.

At Powell Fenwick, our culture is shaped by five core values: fun & friendliness, family focus, quality, value & support, and flexibility. These principles create a positive and welcoming environment where our team thrives.

Our people enjoy the variety and challenge their roles offer, and we’re passionate about developing their skills through exposure to exciting and diverse projects. We value your expertise and ideas—they’re always welcomed and shared within our collaborative and supportive team.

We’re proud to be a flexible organisation that prioritises work-life balance and professional fulfilment. You’ll have the autonomy to do your best work, backed by the tools and support you need to succeed.

It’s a great time to join Powell Fenwick as we build on our strong legacy and continue to grow.

Mechanical Engineering at Powell Fenwick

Our Mechanical team are known for their high-quality building services engineering solutions and first-class service. From one project to the next you could be working on a wide range of residential, commercial, healthcare, industrial projects and more.

We’re dedicated to providing expert solutions that positively contribute to and enhance our communities.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Significant experience in mechanical building services, industrial, or consulting engineering projects.
• Proven experience managing and delivering projects of varying size and complexity.
• Strong technical design, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• The ability to develop lasting client relationships and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A commitment to delivering safe, practical, and innovative engineering solutions.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status (or working towards it) would be highly regarded.
• Resonate with our values: Quality, Support, Flexibility, Fun, Family

Why Powell Fenwick?

Our standard working week is 37.5 hours with paid overtime available. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. We are a 100% New Zealand-owned and operated company with a great culture and an Accredited Employer with New Zealand Immigration. We have a friendly, supportive, and collaborative work environment, and offer numerous well-attended social events. We offer genuinely flexible hours and strongly promote work/life balance.