Job Description
Hays is representing an engineering consultancy who delivers innovative engineering solutions to the mining industry. They specialize in designing, maintaining, and optimizing fixed plant structures, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability across major mining sites.
The company is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer with sound people leadership skills and expertise in mining structures within fixed plants - both new and existing assets. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of operational complexities and develop practical engineering solutions that address shutdowns, structural interfaces, and brownfields environments.
* Lead and mentor a team of engineers and drafters, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
* Deliver structural designs for fixed plant mining infrastructure, considering shutdown limitations and existing structure integration.
* Navigate challenges such as lack of existing structural data, design assumptions, and necessary adjustments to cater for discrepancies.
* Oversee design and drafting processes, ensuring compliance with major mining clients' standards.
* Apply industry best practices for fabrication and construction, delivering efficient, high-quality outcomes.
* Develop tailored proposals that align with client needs, particularly within brownfields environments.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
* Tertiary qualification in Structural Engineering (or related field).
* Proven experience in mining fixed plant structures design, assessment, and optimisation.
* Strong leadership skills and ability to manage engineering teams and complex projects.
* Familiarity with shutdown planning, structural interfaces, and industry drawing standards.
* Experience with major mining clients' processes.
* Knowledge of fabrication and construction best practices in mining environments.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on high-impact projects within the mining sector.
* Supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.
* Career development and leadership opportunities from day one.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design and Engineering
Industries
Civil Engineering, Engineering Services, and Mining