GHS Solutions is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and manage our fabrication and site operations, based permanently in Geraldton, Western Australia.
The role is responsible for overseeing SMP fabrication, workshop & site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across multiple clients and projects. The role suits a commercially minded engineering leader who can balance clients, safety, people, production and quality with a continuous improvement mindset.
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About GHS Group
GHS Group is a quality-assured, diversified industrial solutions provider operating across regional Western Australia. Based in Geraldton, GHS delivers integrated services to the mining, infrastructure, and construction sectors.
With over 35 years of industry experience, GHS is known for safe, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery—on time and on budget.
GHS is an equal opportunity, family-friendly employer and an employer of choice in regional WA.
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Purpose of the Role
The Engineering Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of engineering and workshop operations. You will manage teams, systems, and processes to ensure work is delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to specification.
This role operates at a management and strategic level, working closely with senior leadership, clients and project teams.
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Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage engineering, fabrication, and workshop operations
* Provide leadership and direction to supervisors, engineers, and trades teams
* Ensure compliance with Standards, QA requirements and WHS laws and legislation
* Oversee production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
* Manage budgets, cost control, and productivity performance
* Drive quality assurance, inspection, and continuous improvement processes
* Support estimating, tender reviews, providing technical input where required
* Develop and mentor leaders and technical personnel
* Maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
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About You
You are an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in heavy industry or fabrication environments.
You will ideally have:
* Trade qualifications, with proven experience in a similar role
* Background in structural, mechanical and piping in the mining industry
* Strong leadership, planning, and people management capability
* Commercial awareness, including cost control and productivity management
* Sound understanding of QA/QC systems and Australian Standards
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledge of rail industry desirable
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Qualifications & Requirements
* Trade Qualifications, preferably Metal Fabricator or Fitter/Machinist
* Current Australian Driver's Licence
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Why Join GHS Solutions?
* Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy
* Permanent, full-time position based in Geraldton
* Diverse, long-term projects across multiple industries
* Supportive, family-friendly workplace culture
* Opportunity to shape systems, people, and future growth
* Lifestyle-rich regional location with long-term stability
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If you are driven and looking for a leadership role with impact in a growing regional business, we want to hear from you.