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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Onsite
Engineering Manager
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What you’ll do
As an Engineering Manager in our Brisbane office, you’ll lead and coordinate discipline engineering activities across projects and assignments within our Queensland Mining & Resources team. You’ll provide technical leadership, guide multidisciplinary delivery and create an environment where people can perform, develop and contribute their best.
Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.
Provide technical leadership to engineers, designers and multidisciplinary project teams, supporting capability development through coaching and mentoring.
Review and approve key engineering deliverables, including designs, calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality engineering advice that informs decision-making.
Manage project resources, discipline work plans, estimates and priorities to support successful project outcomes.
Drive innovation, continuous improvement and optimisation opportunities across projects and engineering processes.
Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines to deliver resilient, practical and client-focused solutions.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture built on trust, communication, accountability and shared success.
What you’ll bring
Relevant engineering qualifications and proven experience within mining, industrial, utilities, energy, or process plant environments.
Chartered and RPEQ accredited (or working towards), with a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Experience leading projects through the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development to detailed design and execution.
Strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the ability to balance engineering excellence with practical project outcomes.
A collaborative leadership style, with a track record of mentoring teams and building strong client relationships.
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence stakeholders across complex, multidisciplinary environments.
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.