Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead - Communications Systems to support the delivery of complex communications and infrastructure projects within a heavy industry environment. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical engineering delivery with team coordination and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on project execution rather than pure people management.

About this role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead the design and delivery of communications systems and infrastructure solutions
  • Coordinate engineering activities across wired and wireless communications technologies
  • Manage engineering across the full project lifecycle - design, build, commissioning and handover
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight to engineering team members
  • Support resource planning, work allocation and prioritisation
  • Ensure engineering outputs meet Australian standards and project requirements
  • Work closely with project managers, field teams and stakeholders
  • Participate in design reviews, governance and safety-in-design processes
  • Support tendering, estimating and technical input for new opportunities
  • Engage with clients, vendors and subcontractors

Is this you?

Essential:

  • Degree qualified in Engineering (Communications, Electrical, Electronic or similar)
  • Eligible for Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
  • 10+ years' experience in engineering design and project delivery
  • Experience within mining, resources or heavy industry environments
  • Strong understanding of communications systems and infrastructure delivery
  • Ability to work across multi-disciplinary engineering environments

Desirable:

  • Exposure to RF, wireless, fibre or communications infrastructure systems
  • Some experience leading or mentoring engineers (formal leadership not essential)
  • Background in EPC or project-based delivery environments

What we offer 

  • Permanent opportunity within a growing engineering environment
  • Exposure to large-scale mining and infrastructure projects
  • Opportunity to step into or build on technical leadership experience
  • Strong team culture and long-term career progression

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.

Closing: 08 May 2026

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: PR-283498

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Mark Nelson

+61 8 9429 5614

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