Mechanical Project Engineer

Chandler Macleod; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is partnering with a leading resources operator to secure an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer to lead and drive engineering design development across a portfolio of projects.

This is a hands-on design management / technical project management role for someone who can push schedules, manage ESPs, and review/sign off designs within a structured governance framework. The role is based in Perth CBD with a hybrid setup and occasional site trips.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher mechanical engineering degree required.
• Proven track record in design delivery within mechanical projects.
• Experience leading design reviews and approvals within governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and driving project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end engineering design development for multiple projects.
• Ensure designs are fit-for-purpose and conformed to governance.
• Drive design delivery momentum and manage ESPs to meet scope and schedule.
• Review and analyse drawings, documents, and design decisions.
• Sign off on designs for construction readiness and ensure quality outputs.
• Engage with stakeholders and communicate progress clearly across teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Project driving

Reviewing design deliverables

Engineering governance

Education

Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer

Tools

Excel

MicroStation

P6

SAP

Job description

Chandler Macleod is partnering with a leading resources operator to secure an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer to lead and drive engineering design development across a portfolio of projects.

This is a hands-on design management / technical project management opportunity for someone who can push schedules, hold engineering service providers (ESPs) to account, and confidently review/sign off designs within a structured engineering governance framework.

The Opportunity

• Title: Mechanical Project Engineer (Mechanical Design / Design Manager)
• Location: Perth CBD (Hybrid) - occasional site trips to support projects / attend FATs
• Roster: Monday-Friday (5/2), standard office hours with ad hoc travel
• Contract: 6-month contract (increase in work)
• Start: ASAP
• Pay: $105/hr + super (PAYG)

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for managing the engineering design development end-to-end, ensuring designs are fit-for-purpose and delivered in line with engineering governance requirements.

Key accountabilities include:

• Driving design delivery and maintaining momentum across multiple work fronts
• Managing ESPs and ensuring outputs meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations
• Reviewing and critically analysing design deliverables (drawings, documentation, design decisions)
• Providing disciplined schedule focus and progressing designs through approvals
• Making sound engineering/design decisions and signing off designs for construction readiness
• Proactive stakeholder engagement and clear communication across project teams

What We’re Looking For (Must-Haves)

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (design engineering background)
• Senior-level experience (approx. 12-15 years) in mechanical engineering / design delivery environments
• Proven ability to drive projects, remain disciplined, and deliver to schedule
• Strong capability reviewing engineering deliverables and approving design submissions
• Confident decision-maker with a solutions‑focused mindset
• Strong organisation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Tools / Systems Required:

• Strong general capability working within large asset‑owner engineering frameworks
• Excel

Highly regarded:

• SPO, MicroStation, P6, SAP

Why This Role

• Join a high-performing engineering function supporting critical project outcomes
• High-autonomy role suited to a motivated "driver" (not purely advisory)
• Perth-based, professional environment with varied project exposure

Chandler Macleod is committed to building inclusive and diverse workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.