Lead Design Engineer
Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Mining
Introduction
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Lead Designer to deliver plant layouts, models, and design compliance while leading drafting teams on major projects from study through to execution. This is a contract position and will be based in their Perth office.
About this role
- Maintain commitment to safety standards and industry best practice.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulations, codes, procedures, processes, specifications, and standards.
- Produce high-quality models and design drawings based on engineering calculations and sketches.
- Develop plant layouts from project data, basis of design, and other inputs.
- Review vendor drawings, models, and design data for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor project schedule and budget for assigned work areas.
- Track and manage progress of drawings produced by supervised drafting personnel.
- Supervise and allocate design/drafting resources to achieve deliverables.
- Collaborate effectively across business units and disciplines.
- Present developed 3D models and drawings to stakeholders.
- Contribute to project reviews, including design, functional safety, risk, cost estimate, and schedule reviews.
Is this you?
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering Design Drafting.
- Extensive experience in mechanical design/drafting, preferably in mining and mineral processing.
- Strong expertise in plant layout design and detailing (materials handling & process plants).
- Proficiency with 2D and 3D design software (Bentley products or equivalent).
- Demonstrated supervisory experience of drafting personnel.
- Understanding of fabrication and construction techniques relevant to materials handling and mineral processing industries.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Effective teamwork and collaboration skills in multi-disciplinary environments.
- Flexible, adaptable, and motivated to meet changing project requirements and timelines.
- CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS TO BE CONSIDERED
What we offerÂ
- Excellent negotiable day rate
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
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 and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 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 questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact a.alberti@brunel.net