About This Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead – Communications Systems to support the delivery of complex communications and infrastructure projects within a heavy industry environment. This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining technical engineering delivery with team coordination and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on project execution rather than pure people management.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design and delivery of communications systems and infrastructure solutions
* Coordinate engineering activities across wired and wireless communications technologies
* Manage engineering across the full project lifecycle – design, build, commissioning and handover
* Provide technical leadership and oversight to engineering team members
* Support resource planning, work allocation and prioritisation
* Ensure engineering outputs meet Australian standards and project requirements
* Work closely with project managers, field teams and stakeholders
* Participate in design reviews, governance and safety‑in‑design processes
* Support tendering, estimating and technical input for new opportunities
* Engage with clients, vendors and subcontractors
Requirements
Essential:
* Degree qualified in Engineering (Communications, Electrical, Electronic or similar)
* Eligible for Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
* 10+ years’ experience in engineering design and project delivery
* Experience within mining, resources or heavy industry environments
* Strong understanding of communications systems and infrastructure delivery
* Ability to work across multi‑disciplinary engineering environments
Desirable:
* Exposure to RF, wireless, fibre or communications infrastructure systems
* Some experience leading or mentoring engineers (formal leadership not essential)
* Background in EPC or project‑based delivery environments
Benefits
* Permanent opportunity within a growing engineering environment
* Exposure to large‑scale mining and infrastructure projects
* Opportunity to step into or build on technical leadership experience
* Strong team culture and long‑term career progression
Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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