Lead Mechanical Engineer

We are partnering with a Perth-based engineering consultancy delivering EPCM solutions across mineral processing projects in Australia and internationally. With a strong pipeline across gold, lithium and emerging rare earths, we’re looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive technical delivery and mentor a growing team.
This is a key leadership role, working across studies through to detailed design and execution, supporting both greenfield and brownfield developments.
 
 
About the Role
You’ll take ownership of mechanical engineering delivery across multiple projects, providing technical leadership while remaining hands-on in design and problem solving.
 
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading mechanical engineering scopes across concept, feasibility and detailed design phases through to construction support and commissioning
• Preparing and reviewing mechanical design deliverables including calculations, equipment sizing, datasheets and specifications
• Providing technical oversight and assurance to ensure designs are compliant, practical and aligned to project requirements
• Coordinating closely with multidisciplinary teams (process, structural, electrical, drafting) to deliver integrated design outcomes
• Managing vendor engagement, technical bid evaluations and equipment selection to meet project objectives
• Driving design reviews, risk identification and engineering governance across deliverables
• Supporting project delivery to schedule and budget while maintaining high engineering quality standards
• Acting as a key interface with clients, offering solutions and building long-term relationships
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers, strengthening team capability

 
 
 
About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 12+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering within mining / mineral processing environments
• Strong background in gold, lithium, rare earths or similar processing projects
• Proven experience delivering within EPC / EPCM consultancies across the full project lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering scopes and guide multidisciplinary teams
• Strong technical capability across fixed plant, materials handling and process equipment
• Ability to interpret complex scopes, identify design improvements and resolve technical challenges
• Confident engaging with clients, stakeholders and vendors
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Please apply through the below link or for more information on the position please contact Anthony La Pedalina on 0450 928 986 or send through a copy of your CV to anthony@techresources.com.au