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.

What are you going to do

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

Essential skills and knowledge

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

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!