Engineering Manager - Mining & Projects Leader (Perth)

AECOM; Perth, Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Australia seeks an experienced Engineering Manager (West) to lead multidisciplinary teams across Perth and Adelaide, supporting the Resources & Industrial business. The role drives delivery excellence, governance and capability growth aligned with regional strategy.

You will shape technical direction, oversee risk and quality, manage budgets and build strong client relationships to sustain growth and project delivery across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering; Chartered professional engineer status or equivalent registration.
• 15+ years in consulting engineering, mining focus preferred.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and projects.
• Experience with studies, detailed design and execution support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary engineering teams across WA and SA.
• Drive workforce planning, recruitment and development.
• Provide senior technical governance and engineering standards.
• Oversee risk management, quality and safety in design across disciplines.
• Support commercial performance through budgets and estimates.
• Build client relationships and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team development

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Professional Engineer

Professional registration

Tools

MS Project

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

AECOM Australia seeks an experienced Engineering Manager (West) to lead multidisciplinary teams across Perth and Adelaide, supporting the Resources & Industrial business. The role drives delivery excellence, governance and capability growth aligned with regional strategy.

You will shape technical direction, oversee risk and quality, manage budgets and build strong client relationships to sustain growth and project delivery across a diverse portfolio.