Senior Principal Building Services Engineer

locations

St Lucia Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 12 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-65885

Property and Facilities

Full-time, permanent position

Base salary will be in the range $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level 8)

Based at our stunning St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Join UQs Infrastructure and Sustainability team within Property and Facilities and bring your specialist engineering expertise to one of Queensland’s largest and most complex property portfolios. Reporting to the Senior Building Services Engineer, you will work across a broader unit of 30 subject matter expert engineers and consultants to help deliver quality, compliant, sustainable and maintainable outcomes across UQ’s capital project delivery program and operational assets. This is a purposeful, hands-on opportunity for an experienced professional who wants to see their ideas translated into immediate, practical impact across vibrant campuses and sites throughout Queensland.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide specialist engineering input and technical coordination across all stages of the project lifecycle, including business case development, feasibility, design, procurement, construction, delivery and operations.
• Review project technical briefs, design and construction documentation, and operations and maintenance frameworks to support best-for-owner outcomes and smooth transition from delivery to operations.
• Lead and support technical quality assurance activities, governance processes and site-based investigations to help ensure projects deliver compliant, safe and maintainable infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and stakeholders across Campus Planning, Development and Project Delivery, Campus Operations, Commercial Business and Information Technology Services to align project intent with operational requirements.

About You

• A Bachelor of Engineering degree (accredited under the Washington Accord), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in the Building Services sector.
• Demonstrated experience in a building services engineering role, with the ability to apply technical expertise across design, construction, project delivery and/or operational environments.
• Strong project management capability, including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and contribute to projects that are delivered on time and within budget.
• High-level interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across multidisciplinary teams and with stakeholders of differing technical capability.
• Sound knowledge of building services principles, engineering standards and relevant legal and compliance obligations, with a strong focus on quality, safety and maintainability.
• Excellent analytical, report writing and presentation skills, including experience using spreadsheets, databases and reporting systems to support evidence-based decision making.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a practical, inquisitive approach to problem-solving in complex built environment settings.
• Professional membership and/or registration with an appropriate professional body or board, such as Engineers Australia or BPEQ, would be highly regarded.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Recent UQ architecture research is also helping shape the future of sustainable living, with fresh findings exploring how apartment dwellers could grow produce inside their homes year-round. It’s one example of the bold, collaborative and impactful thinking that makes UQ an inspiring place to build your career.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nathan Catling, Senior Building Services Engineer at n.catling@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualification and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Friday 3 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65885).