Engineering Manager – Mining & Minerals

Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a growing Perth-based engineering team, supporting a strong pipeline of secured studies and mining projects.

Reporting to the General Manager – Engineering, this position will lead engineering design activities across multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring technical quality, design compliance, resource utilisation and project deliverables are achieved within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and design teams across studies and detailed design projects.

• Monitor team performance, providing technical guidance, feedback and support where required.

• Manage engineering and drafting resources to achieve project deliverables within agreed schedules and man-hour budgets.

• Ensure engineering designs and solutions meet technical, quality, safety, environmental and client requirements.

• Maintain high standards of engineering quality, accuracy and consistency across project deliverables.

• Work closely with clients and mining operations to identify engineering opportunities and support business development.

• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and the adoption of new technologies across engineering activities.

• Mentor and develop engineering personnel, supporting professional development and succession planning.

Candidate Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• 15+ years' experience in mineral processing or related industries.

• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering design across studies and detailed design.

• Strong background in gold, base metals or lithium projects highly desirable.

• Broad multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and understanding of mineral processing operations.

• Strong understanding of mining operational requirements, project risks and engineering design challenges.

• Proven ability to lead, develop and manage engineering teams and multidisciplinary resources.

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions within project budgets and schedules.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities and support business growth.

• Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel for site support and client engagement.

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to major mining and mineral processing projects across international markets.

• Career development and mentoring from experienced industry professionals.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Professional membership support.

• 18 weeks paid maternity leave plus superannuation continuance.

• Employee rewards, recognition and retail discount programs.