Lead Process Engineer

CPB Contractors Pty Limited; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Prudentia is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join the Minerals Processing Brownfields team in Brisbane or Adelaide. You will lead studies and multidiscipline design projects, guiding junior engineers and delivering from concept through to execution for clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on development of process deliverables, technical direction, and effective stakeholder management to ensure project success across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (relevant discipline).
• Knowledge of SYSCAD and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to projects to determine design requirements and scope.
• Develop plans, specifications and other documents.
• Coordinate scope, lead work programs and equipment procurement decisions.
• Lead engineering scopes and apply standard techniques.
• Apply sustainability concepts to engineering work.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentorship

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (relevant discipline)

Tools

SYSCAD

Job description

Established in 2014, Sedgman Prudentia delivers multi-discipline engineering services across all project phases from piloting, option selection or optimisation studies, feasibility studies, front-end engineering and detailed design, project implementation, operational readiness and commissioning support.

Sedgman Prudentia offers optimal practical solutions to Energy, Chemicals and Mineral Processing industries and is able to leverage Sedgman's capability and capacity to enhance our service offering to clients.

With office locations in Adelaide and Brisbane, join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in engineering and design solutions.

The Opportunity

Due to our sustained growth, we are currently seeking aLead Process Engineerto join our Minerals Processing Brownfields team located in Brisbane or Adelaide. If you're a self-motivated, results-driven individual, passionate about leading studies and engaging in multidiscipline design projects and supporting the development of junior engineers, this role is for you.

This position involves, hands on development of process deliverables , provide technical and project direction for multidiscipline design teams and internal and external stakeholder management to deliver projects from concept through to execution for our clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to engineering projects to determine design requirements, engineering scope, and constraints.
• Develop plans, specifications, and other documents.
• Coordinate a scope of work and lead work programs, including advice on the identification, selection and procurement of equipment or components.
• Lead engineering scopes and guide the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Acknowledge and apply concepts of sustainability to engineering.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, systems, and processes.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

The candidate must demonstrate the following attributes;

• Minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Recognised bachelor’s degree in engineering (in relevant discipline).
• Experience with SYSCAD
• Demonstrated experience across multiple engineering phases.
• Demonstrated experience working on multi-discipline projects.
• Experience Leading studies and project teams
• Professional engineering registration in relevant legislated Australian state jurisdiction.
• Ability to lead a small team.

Nice to Haves:

• Background in engineering consulting on small to medium projects
• Experience in hydrometallurgical processes
• Experience in copper, uranium, gold, aluminium & battery materials
• Career growth, Development and Reward:Work within multidisciplinary teams to expand your experience and capabilities and be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.
• Work-life Balance and a Supportive Work Environment:Flexible arrangements and a collaborative workplace culture.
• Health and Wellbeing:Our safety and wellbeing app, Sonder, is available 24/7, offering comprehensive mental health support and work/life services to ensure you and your loved ones are cared for.

Inclusive Culture:

Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace for all.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4307
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 09/14/2026, 12:07 AM
• Apply Before 10/15/2026, 01:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Adelaide, SA, Australia (Hybrid)