Add expected salary to your profile for insightsRockfield is a dynamic engineering technology firm delivering advanced computational modelling, innovative design, and comprehensive asset management services. With offices across Australia, including Perth, we support a diverse range of industries, from public infrastructure to heavy industry. Our mission is to provide technical excellence and strategic solutions that enhance reliability, efficiency, and asset longevity.We are seeking a Senior Engineer (Mechanical or Structural) with 10+ years of experience to take on a key engineering, project and client management role in our Perth team. This role is designed for a high-calibre professional with a multidisciplinary background in heavy industry, combining technical mentorship, project management, and client engagement responsibilities. You will play a crucial role in executing mid-tier design and delivery projects while fostering strong client relationships and supporting the broader Rockfield team.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical and Team Leadership : Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers in the office or on site, ensuring high-quality technical and project outcomes. You will be responsible for coordinating engineers in design, engineering and projects tasks, through to conducting and approving key technical deliverables yourself.Study / Project delivery : Effectively deliver engineering studies and projects across heavy industry, port and agriculture sectors. From FEED; through to detailed design including facilitation of risk & safety project aspects, including Safety in Design, Risk Assessments, HAZOPs; as well as contractor management, tendering support, execution and commissioning liaison type activities, as required.Project Management : Oversee and deliver engineering and design studies / projects, managing client expectations, timelines, budgets, and technical delivery across multiple disciplines, internally and externally.Subcontractor Engagement : Manage external subcontractors across EIC, hydraulic, geotechnical, and other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.Cross-Department Collaboration : Work closely with Rockfield’s engineering and design teams, and other engineering disciplines to efficiently utilise internal resources.Client Account Management : Maintain and grow existing client relationships by engaging regularly with key stakeholders to ensure you understand their operational and capital programs; expanding Rockfield’s products / services offerings within existing client organisations and undertaking client and market strategic activities.Site Engagement : Undertake ad-hoc site visits to support project execution and client account management activities.About YouYou come from a technically strong design engineering background, either client side or consulting, with a passion for successful client outcomes through effective project management, client engagement, and team leadership. You bring :10+ years of experience in mechanical or structural design engineering, with a multidisciplinary background in heavy industry, particularly bulk materials handling plant and machinery.Technical capabilities and / or familiarity with advanced analysis (FEA / DEM) would be favorable.Demonstrated experience managing mid-tier studies and projects from design through to execution, with the ability to engage and manage subcontractors across various disciplines.Excellent people and communication skills that you can apply to stakeholder management. Ranging from, nuanced technical team member coordination, through to strong and effective client management, including broader stakeholder engagement. Ability to read room effectively, build rapport quickly, and maintain personal and professional relationships.A proactive, adaptable mindset, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger present and remote team.Motivated to contribute and build upon a professional, fun and caring working culture, collaborating effectively to achieve strong client focused outcomes.What We OfferAt Rockfield, we believe our people are our greatest asset. As a key member of our Perth team, you will enjoy :Competitive remuneration with performance incentives.Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.Career development opportunities, including leadership pathways and professional growth.A collaborative, supportive team environment that values technical excellence and client success.This is a permanent position, and applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia.Ready to Make an Impact?If you are an experienced engineer looking to take on a leadership role with a blend of technical, project management, and client-facing responsibilities, we want to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr