Sourcing engineering talent for Australia's key industries

No-one understands engineering talent quite like Brunel

Brunel specialises in connecting engineers and highly-skilled technical staff with contract and ongoing professional appointments within Australia and across the world. Founded in 1975 by engineer Jan Brand, Brunel emerged as one of the first recruitment agencies dedicated exclusively to engineering roles. While the skillsets we support have since expanded, an exceptional understanding and network of engineering professionals remain at the core of Brunel’s identity.

With a deep pool of engineering specialists and an exceptional understanding of the needs of both small and large-scale operations, Brunel is the ideal partner to connect you with the people and skills your business needs to thrive.

Supporting all engineering branches and disciplines

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Brunel's extensive history of recruiting engineers across a wide range of professions and industry settings, enable us to connect our clients with high-quality engineering talent smoothly and effectively.

We excel at sourcing and mobilising expert personnel across civil, mechanical, computer, electrical, environmental and chemical engineering disciplines. From technicians integrating operating systems for logistics companies, to mobilising entire workforces to manage original equipment manufacturing operations, Brunel can deliver the critical skillsets and professionals your business needs to maintain, underpin and maximise the performance of your systems.

Spanning the 5 core engineering subareas

Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering professions involve the design, optimisation and scaling up of the industrial processes used to create everyday products, ensuring they're safe, cost-effective and environmentally responsible.

Typical responsibilities include:

Design processes and equipment: for production of fuels, plastics, fertilisers, food, medicines batteries, etc.
Scale up from lab to factory: conducts experiments and run it 24/7 in a plant.
Optimise and troubleshoot: improve yield, reduce waste, save energy and fix problems in production.
Manage safety and environment: control hazards (high pressure, toxic/flammable chemicals) and minimise emissions and waste.
Work across disciplines: collaborate with mechanical, electrical, environmental engineers, operators and business teams.

Civil Engineering

Civil engineering professions handle the design, building and maintenance of essential infrastructure, ensuring that it is safe, durable, efficient and sustainable.

Typical responsibilities include:

Design infrastructure: for roads, bridges, tunnels, rail, airports, ports, dams, pipelines, buildings and water systems.
Analyse and model: check loads, soil conditions, traffic, water flow and structural strength so designs are safe and efficient.
Manage construction: oversee contractors, schedules, budgets and quality on site.
Maintain and upgrade assets: inspect ageing infrastructure, assess risk and plan repairs or replacements.
Protect people and the environment: design for flood, fire, earthquakes, climate risks and sustainability.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering professions focus on the design, development and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems.

Typical responsibilities include:

Design electrical systems: for power generation and distribution, control systems, electronics, communications and automation.
Develop and test equipment: including motors, generators, sensors, circuit boards, control panels and electronic devices.
Work on power and grids: design and maintain substations, transmission lines, renewable energy systems and grid protection.
Control and automation: design control systems for factories, mines, processing plants and buildings.
Ensure safety and compliance: check systems meet required standards, are safe to operate and are reliable over time.

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering professions manage the design, analysis and improvement of machines and mechanical systems to ensure they are safe, reliable, efficient and fit for purpose.

Typical responsibilities include:

Design mechanical systems: for engines, turbines, pumps, HVAC systems, vehicles, machinery and tools.
Analyse performance: including stress, vibration, heat transfer, fluid flow and efficiency to make sure designs are safe and reliable.
Develop and test prototypes: from building, testing and refining new products and equipment.
Support manufacturing: design for manufacturability, select materials and improve production processes.
Maintain and improve assets: troubleshoot failures, plan maintenance and upgrade equipment.

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Experience delivering engineers for Australia's most critical industries

Agribusiness

Conventional Energy

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Defence

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Construction

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Mining

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Renewable Energy

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Choose from a range of engagement models

Brunel delivers technical, professional, trades and craft personnel through an array of traditional and innovative delivery models including permanent and contract placements, managed workforce solutions, recruitment process outsourcing and outcome-based arrangements such as a statement of work.

Our services seek to empower your people to make confident, well-informed decisions while we handle the administration, talent engagement and supporting processes needed to bring new skills to your business.

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Why Brunel

Since opening its first Australian office in 1997, Brunel has helped provide the skilled workforce needed for many of the country's largest and most complex projects. Our solutions are tailored to fit each client's unique requirements and can be limited to the delivery of a single, crucial appointment or as far reaching as a project's entire workforce.

Strong history of delivering engineering talent within Australia and throughout the world
Technical and highly-skilled role specialists
Comprehensive range of flexible engagement options tailored to your unique requirements
End-to-end support across project lifecycle
Quick access to supporting services including mobility/relocation and Indigenous recruitment
Uncompromising approach to health and safety

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Global reach, local strength.

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With major hubs in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, plus site-based support teams in key strategic locations, Brunel's team are equipped to deliver a workforce which is ready to perform.

Whether you're exploring your options or need to get a hiring solution up and running ASAP, our recruitment specialists are ready to listen, advise and support you to achieve your workforce goals

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859)

Brunel is proud to share its name and passion for engineering with legendary industrial revolution era engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Known for his ambition, inventive thinking and ability to turn bold ideas into reality, IKB rose to prominence for his work on the Thames Tunnel, the world’s first underwater tunnel constructed with a pioneering tunnelling shield. Brunel went on to design the Great Western Railway, including the iconic Box Tunnel and Maidenhead Bridge structures. He also reshaped maritime engineering through groundbreaking ships including the SS Great Western, SS Great Britain and the colossal SS Great Eastern. Each set new standards in scale, materials and propulsion.

Isambard's legacy endures through his transformative contributions to civil, structural and marine engineering. His visionary approach, technical mastery and relentless pursuit of progress cement him as one of history’s greatest engineers.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Brunel acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people of the many traditional lands and language groups of Australia. We acknowledge the wisdom of Elders both past and present, and pay respect to the communities of today. We recognise their continuing connection to the land, waters and community.