Design Manager

Primero Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Support

Benefits & Discounts

Employee Referral Rewards

Job summary

Primero is seeking a seasoned Discipline Manager - Mechanical to lead the design engineering of minerals processing projects in Western Australia. This permanent role requires 15+ years in minerals processing design and prior Design Manager experience within the sector.

You will manage a multi-discipline design team, ensure compliance with design procedures and standards, and deliver outputs on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 15 years' experience in minerals processing design.
• Proven track record as a Design Manager in the minerals processing sector.
• Chartered Professional Engineer is desirable.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary design team and deliver design outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design products comply with the Design Procedure and relevant standards.
• Ensure designs meet client, third party and project requirements.
• Lead the multi-discipline Design Team.
• Deliver design outputs on schedule and within budget.
• Provide weekly progress updates and risk registers.
• Hold weekly design meetings per procedures.
• Ensure designs are fit for purpose, considering cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Discipline Manager - Mechanical (Advertise as Design Manager)

Ref #

1271795

Date

Monday, May 25, 2026

City

State

Western Australia

Country

Australia

Department

Business unit

Design

Description & Requirements

If you're looking for a career with a company that has a 'Can Do' attitude, then look no further than Primero. We're a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We're energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a 'Can Do' attitude.

About Us

Primero , a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

We are recruiting for a Design Manager to join our Engineering Team. This role is a permanent role that will be required to lead the design engineering of a continuous succession of projects across a variety of commodities.

This role will be based at our new Head Office located at 219 St Georges Tce, Perth. Adjacent to the train station, the City office has state of the art end of journey facilities, including secure storage for bicycles and scooters, a gym, tennis court, basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of project design products with the Design Procedure.
• Ensure design products comply with applicable legislation, standards, client, third party and project requirements.
• Manage the multi discipline Design Team
• Ensure design products are delivered in accordance with the project schedule and budget.
• Provide a weekly update of design progress, issues, holds, change, risk, and deliverables register.
• Hold weekly meetings as per the Design Procedure.
• Ensure designs are fit for purpose and consider all aspects, including, cost, constructability, operability, and maintainability.

What You 'Can Do'

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years' experience in minerals processing design.
• Demonstrated experience as a Design Engineer delivering minerals processing projects.
• Previous experience as a Design Manager within the minerals processing sector.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (desired).
• Proven ability to manage a team of design professionals.
• Detailed understanding of multi-discipline design delivery within the minerals processing sector.
• Solid understanding of statutory and industry regulations and HSE practices.
• Knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles, and practices.
• Advanced level of expertise with engineering technical detail.
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Strong work ethic.

What we 'Can Do' for you:

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Benefits & Discounts
• Employee Referral Rewards

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.