Overview
Discipline Manager - Mechanical (Advertise as Design Manager)
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Monday, February 9, 2026
Western Australia
Australia
Design
For a career with a company that has a 'Can Do' attitude, Primero is a team of skilled problem solvers who back projects and each other. We're energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a 'Can Do' attitude.
About Us
Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we've grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten countries across five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our growth reflects our ability to deliver quality project outcomes safely and on time.
Working with us you'll learn from some of the brightest minds in the business while delivering important projects across Australia and overseas, giving you access to unique experiences across sectors from gold to lithium and new energy.
Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.
We are recruiting for a Design Manager to join our Engineering Team. This role is a permanent role that will lead the design engineering of a continuous succession of projects across a variety of commodities.
This role will be based from our Osborne Park head office initially however by the end of 2026 we will be relocating to our new Head Office on St Georges Tce, Perth.
Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance of project design products with the Design Procedure.
* Ensure design products comply with applicable legislation, standards, client, third party and project requirements.
* Manage the multi discipline Design Team
* Ensure design products are delivered in accordance with the project schedule and budget.
* Provide a weekly update of design progress, issues, holds, change, risk, and deliverables register.
* Hold weekly meetings as per the Design Procedure.
* Ensure designs are fit for purpose and consider all aspects, including cost, constructability, operability, and maintainability.
What You Can Do
* Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* 15+ years' experience in minerals processing design.
* Demonstrated experience as a Design Engineer delivering minerals processing projects.
* Previous experience as a Design Manager within the minerals processing sector.
* Chartered Professional Engineer (desired).
* Proven ability to manage a team of design professionals.
* Detailed understanding of multi-discipline design delivery within the minerals processing sector.
* Solid understanding of statutory and industry regulations and HSE practices.
* Knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles, and practices.
* Advanced level of expertise with engineering technical detail.
* Demonstrated planning and organisation skills.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Commitment to continued professional development.
* Strong work ethic.
What we can Do for you
* Competitive Compensation
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* Health and Wellbeing Support
* Benefits & Discounts
* Employee Referral Rewards
If you\'re looking for a career where you experience more \'Can Do\', then we\'re the team for you.
Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.
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If you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who puts its people first, please apply now.
Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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