Lead Mechanical Engineer (Mining, Minerals Processing & Industrial) – Perth

GPA Engineering; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Growth

Flexibility

Health & Wellbeing

Family-Friendly Benefits

Community & Culture

Giving Back

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

GPA Engineering in Perth is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in mining, minerals processing and industrial projects. You will lead technical delivery, mentor engineers, and build client partnerships while shaping the growth of the Perth team.

Join a trusted Australian-owned consultancy with a focus on safety, standards, and sustainable project delivery across WA. This permanent role offers a clear pathway to leadership and broad project exposure.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design experience within a consulting, EPCM, or project delivery environment.
• Strong technical and project leadership capability.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers.
• Knowledge of equipment specification, procurement, and vendor management.
• Site experience across consulting, contractor, or owner-side roles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience delivering greenfield and/or brownfield mining projects.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian standards and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and delivery from concept to commissioning for mining projects.
• Develop engineering solutions for mining plants while meeting standards and Safety in Design.
• Prepare and review specifications, scopes of work, calculations, and drawings.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support proposal development and client engagement to grow the business.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Mentor engineers and support team capability and recruitment.
• Contribute to growth and leadership of GPA's Perth Mechanical team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Mentoring engineers

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Mining, Minerals Processing & Industrial) – Perth

Posted: 29/10/2026

Closing Date: 13/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth

Job Category: Mechanical

About Us:

For over 35 years, GPA Engineering has been a trusted, Australian-owned consultancy delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services across water, energy, renewables, defence, mining, and hydrogen industries. We develop and implement projects that drive critical infrastructure and support industries across Australia.

With offices nationwide (Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Perth) and a reputation for technical excellence, our strength lies in our people. We bring together diverse, motivated professionals who value teamwork, integrity, safety, and sustainability. At GPA, you’ll find the scale and expertise of a leading consultancy, combined with the supportive culture of a close-knit team.

Job Description

About the Role:

Join GPA as a Lead Mechanical Engineer and play a key role in delivering projects across the Mining, Minerals Processing & Industrial sectors.

You'll lead technical engineering delivery, build enduring client partnerships, and mentor engineers while helping shape the future growth of our Perth team. This role offers a clear pathway to broader leadership opportunities across team leadership, client engagement, and technical excellence.

We're looking for a seasoned engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience, ideally gained across consulting and operational environments.

Key Duties:

• Lead the mechanical design and delivery of mining and mineral processing projects from concept through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop engineering solutions for a range of mining plants and equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and Safety in Design principles.
• Prepare and review key deliverables, including specifications, scopes of work, calculations, reports, and drawings.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Support proposal development, client engagement, and business growth initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop engineers, supporting team capability, succession planning, and recruitment activities.
• Contribute to the growth, leadership, and resource management of GPA's Perth Mechanical team and strengthen GPA's presence in Western Australia.

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, we are seeking for candidates with passion for quality engineering and high value client outcomes. The following experience is desirable:

• Mechanical design experience within a consulting, EPCM, or project delivery environment.
• Strong technical and project leadership capability.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers.
• Knowledge of equipment specification, procurement, and vendor management.
• Site experience across consulting, contractor, or owner-side roles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience delivering greenfield and/or brownfield mining projects.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian standards and legislative requirements.

A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical and Australian police clearance.

What we offer:

At GPA, we want our people to thrive – both professionally and personally. We’re big enough to deliver complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough that you’ll always feel valued and supported.

• Competitive Salary & Rewards– a fair and attractive compensation package with paid overtime, recognising the value of the work you put in.
• Career Growth & Development– structured progression pathways, company-sponsored training, and support towards professional membership and Chartership.
• Flexibility– hybrid working options and cultural leave swap days, because we know work-life balance matters.
• Health & Wellbeing– wellbeing programs, confidential EAP support, and a culture that genuinely looks out for each other.
• Family-Friendly Benefits– paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers, plus policies that support every stage of life.
• Community & Culture– a workplace that values connection and fun, from weekly sports teams and fitness clubs through to social events like cinema nights, family BBQs, quiz nights, and celebrations of diverse cultural traditions.
• Giving Back– a strong commitment to charity, with GPA donating over $3 million directly to charitable organisations.
• Diversity & Inclusion– a team where different perspectives are respected and collaboration drives better outcomes.

At GPA, you’ll be joining a workplace that combines the professionalism of a leading consultancy with the warmth of a supportive, people-first culture. We’re proud that over 80 of our team members have been with us for more than 10 years – a testament to the career growth and long-term commitment fostered here. Hear directly from our team and explore their experiences in our employees testimonials: https://www.gpaeng.com.au/careers/

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities – including (but not limited to) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, neurodiversity, and those with disabilities.