Senior Mechanical Designer
DRD Group ·www.drdgroup.com.au
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Location: Hazelmere, WA
Rate: $100 - $110 per hr (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: Initial 12 month contract
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
Join a leading global resources and green energy business as a Senior Mechanical Designer, supporting major studies and projects across mining and mineral processing assets. You will work within a high‑performing, collaborative team environment delivering complex, multi‑billion‑dollar projects across all phases from concept through to execution.
Key Responsibilities
Preferred
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
Rate: $100 - $110 per hr (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: Initial 12 month contract
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
Join a leading global resources and green energy business as a Senior Mechanical Designer, supporting major studies and projects across mining and mineral processing assets. You will work within a high‑performing, collaborative team environment delivering complex, multi‑billion‑dollar projects across all phases from concept through to execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver mechanical design outputs in line with relevant codes, standards, and industry best practice
- Produce 2D/3D models and drawings from engineering inputs and design data
- Develop plant layouts based on project requirements and design inputs
- Review vendor drawings, models, and technical documentation
- Lead and manage design and drafting resources to meet project schedules and budgets
- Track design progress and maintain deliverable timelines
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across the business
- Present design models and technical outputs to stakeholders
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and project evaluations
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering Design Drafting or similar
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical design/drafting, ideally within mining or mineral processing
- Strong experience in plant layout design and materials handling systems
- Proficiency in Bentley 2D and 3D design software
- Experience supervising or leading drafting teams
- Solid understanding of fabrication and construction methodologies
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project environments
Preferred
- Experience across full project lifecycle (studies through to execution)
- Exposure to large‑scale mining or infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead design scopes under project direction
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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Where is the Senior Mechanical Designer job located?
The Senior Mechanical Designer role with DRD Group is based in Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Senior Mechanical Designer role pay?
DRD Group lists the Senior Mechanical Designer role at AUD 100–110 per hour.
Is the Senior Mechanical Designer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DRD Group.
What experience level is the Senior Mechanical Designer role?
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