Lead Mechanical Engineer

• Deliver mechanical design packages: calculations, reports, specifications, drawing inputs
• Design and review equipment and systems for mining and heavy industrial environments
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, client specifications and statutory requirements
• Coordinate interfaces across SMP, Structural, Electrical and Design/Drafting teams
• Conduct design reviews, checking and verification prior to issue
• Provide construction support: RFIs, site queries and design clarifications
• Identify risks early and drive practical, constructable solution

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, recognised by Engineers Australia or equivalent
• Considerable experience in a relevant mechanical engineering field
• Experience within mining, minerals processing or plant design environments
• Proven ability to lead and manage engineering professionals
• Advanced understanding of statutory requirements, industry regulations and HSE practices
• Strong practical application of mechanical engineering design theories, principles and practices
• Advanced technical expertise across mechanical engineering deliverables
• Ability to rapidly understand project, client and scope-specific requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Office capability

Desirable Experience

• Site experience during construction, commissioning or operations
• Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Australia
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management and presentation skills

• Modern CBD office
• Supportive team environment
• Social Club - regular team events & outings
• Office wellbeing - HIIT & Pilates classes / Massages

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Scott McAdam: |