Engineering / Design Manager

Aurecon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Perth is seeking an Engineering / Design Manager to lead our Industrial Mechanical team on major projects. Based in Perth, you will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and design activities from concept to delivery, driving safety in design and governance, while building strong client relationships.

You will collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, clients, contractors and delivery partners to achieve safe, timely, high-quality outcomes and effective communication

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualifications, ideally Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and design on complex projects.
• A project delivery focus with the ability to manage interfaces, priorities, risks, and technical outcomes.
• Knowledge of safety in design, technical assurance, and engineering governance.
• Strong client engagement, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• A collaborative, practical approach to problem-solving and delivering impactful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and design activities from concept through to delivery.
• Manage engineering interfaces, priorities, and deliverables to achieve safe, timely, and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, clients, contractors, and delivery partners.
• Drive safety in design, technical assurance, engineering governance, and design review processes.
• Resolve design issues and manage technical risks, engineering changes, and project constraints.
• Build trusted client relationships and maintain clear, effective project communication.

Skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical engineering

Job description

Engineering / Design Manager

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As an Engineering / Design Manager in our Industrial Mechanical team basedin Perth,you’llcontributetoprojects and programs thatmake a real difference and be part ofateamthat embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and design activities from concept through to delivery

• Manage engineering interfaces, priorities, and deliverables to achieve safe, timely, and high-quality outcomes

• Collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, clients, contractors, and delivery partners

• Drive safety in design, technical assurance, engineering governance, and design review processes

• Resolve design issues and manage technical risks, engineering changes, and project constraints

• Build trusted client relationships and maintain clear, effective project communication

What you’ll bring

• Relevant engineering qualifications, ideally Mechanical Engineering, although broader backgrounds will be considered

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and design on complex projects

• A project delivery focus with the ability to manage interfaces, priorities, risks, and technical outcomes

• Knowledge of safety in design, technical assurance, and engineering governance

• Strong client engagement, stakeholder management, and communication skills

• A collaborative, practical approach to problem-solving and delivering impactful outcomes

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.