Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead – Mining & Resources

Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

WA mining exposure

Diverse portfolio

Collaborative team

Critical infrastructure impact

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer in Perth to provide technical leadership and strategic oversight within our WA mining and industrial projects. You will set technical direction for the Perth structural discipline, develop high‑performing teams, and advise key clients on scope, risk and execution strategy.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer (CPEng) with 15+ years in a consulting environment, and a deep understanding of mining operations, construction methods, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• CPEng with Engineers Australia.
• 15+ years in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical authority for structural engineering across WA mining and industrial projects.
• Lead and review complex steel and reinforced concrete designs in high‑risk environments.
• Ensure all structural deliverables comply with Australian Standards and client requirements.
• Perform or oversee independent technical checks and approvals of critical structural deliverables.
• Lead the Perth Structural Discipline and mentor engineers and designers.
• Build and maintain strong senior‑level client relationships and act as advisor on technical risk.

Skills

Structural steelwork

Reinforced concrete design

Mining project experience

Brownfields projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

CPEng (Engineers Australia)

Job description

Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world‑class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry‑leading efficiencies, our best‑in‑class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking an accomplished Lead Structural Engineer in Perth to provide technical authority, discipline leadership, and strategic oversight within our Perth business. This senior role combines hands‑on engineering, people leadership, and client engagement across Western Australia’s mining and resources sector.You will set the technical direction for Perth’s structural discipline, develop high‑performing teams, and act as a trusted advisor to key mining and industrial clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical authority for structural engineering across WA mining and industrial projects, including processing plants, materials handling infrastructure, NPI, and sustaining capital works.
• Lead and review complex steel and reinforced concrete designs in high‑risk industrial and brownfield environments, ensuring constructability and safe integration with existing assets.
• Ensure all structural deliverables comply with Australian Standards, client‑specific mining requirements, and internal technical governance frameworks.
• Perform or oversee independent technical checks and approvals of critical structural deliverables.
• Lead the Perth Structural Discipline, setting standards for quality, safety, consistency, and professional practice within the office.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers, strengthening structural capability across mining and industrial projects.
• Build and maintain strong senior‑level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on technical risk, scope definition, and execution strategy.
• Provide senior project oversight, supporting Project Managers with technical risk management, resourcing strategies, and delivery of safety, quality,programme, and commercial objectives.

About You

You are a highly experienced structural engineer with a strong track record delivering complex mining and heavy industrial projects in Western Australia. You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and are a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia. With 15+ years’ experience in a consulting environment, you bring proven capability in leading technical teams, providing sound engineering judgement, and upholding high standards of safety, quality, and governance. You have a deep understanding of WA mining operations, construction methodologies, and client expectations, and are confident engaging at a senior level with clients, project teams, and stakeholders. As a collaborative leader and mentor, you are passionate about developing people, strengthening technical capability, and contributing to the long‑term success of the business.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Join a well‑regarded engineering team delivering sustaining capital and brownfields projects across WA's major mining operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to work on a diverse portfolio of materials handling and processing infrastructure projects within a collaborative EPCM/consultancy environment.

About the Role

Working across a range of mining projects, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of structural solutions for heavy industrial facilities, supporting project execution from concept through to detailed design.

Key Experience

• Sustaining capital / brownfields project experience within mining
• Engineering consultancy or EPCM background
• Proven experience with:
  • Structural steelwork and reinforced concrete design
  • Conveyors, chutes, bins, crushers and screening structures
  • Transfer stations and materials handling infrastructure
  • Pipe racks and support structures
  • Heavy equipment foundations, slabs and pedestals

What's on Offer

• Long‑term contract with competitive rates
• Exposure to major WA mining operations
• Diverse portfolio spanning multiple commodities
• Collaborative technical team and challenging project scope
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that supports ongoing mining operations

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.