Engineering Manager, Resources/Industrial

Engineering Manager, Resources/ Industrial

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 Industrial Team based in Brisbane, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.  

• Advise clients on complex brownfield and greenfield industrial engineering projects from concept to delivery
• Lead multidisciplinary Engineering teams across project phases including FEED, detailed design, construction, and commissioning to solve technical challenges
• Deliver high-quality advice that informs decisions
• Manage stakeholder interfaces including clients, contractors, and consortium partners to deliver successful project outcomes
• Drive safety in design, technical assurance, and engineering governance across all project stages
• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions, including shutdowns, plant expansions, and operational integration activities
• Contribute to resilient and innovative engineering solutions
• Apply advanced analytics and optimisation to enhance performance

What you’ll bring

• Relevant engineering qualifications in Engineering, including Bachelor-level qualifications
• Proven experience across mining and metals industries, particularly with surface and/or underground coal mining
• Extensive brownfield project experience including shutdowns, tie-ins, and plant integration
• Proven leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across clients and delivery partners
• Chartered and registered engineer credentials (e.g., RPEQ, CPEng)
• A track record of delivering practical, impactful outcomes
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to see the big picture and challenge assumptions

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. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is The Aurecon Way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. 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.