Lead Layout Designer

We are proud to be partnering with Stantec – Energy & Resources to deliver the study for a world-class gold project in Southeast Asia. Stantec are assembling a highly skilled team across Australia to deliver this challenging assignment for their international client.

Resourcing this study from Australia reflects Stantec’s strategy to increase its focus on major projects, strengthening capability in the local resources sector while contributing to global delivery. As a flagship project, its successful outcome will provide strong visibility within Stantec and open doors to future opportunities, both in Australia and across their global network.

About the Project

This large-scale greenfield development is progressing through its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), with early works and execution phases to follow.

The project presents the complexities typical of major gold and copper developments in the region:

Challenging terrain and climate, requiring robust planning for bulk earthworks and logistics
Remote location, with procurement of critical items and infrastructure central to study success
Complex supply chains, with equipment and materials to be sourced internationally across Asia, Europe, and China
Local regulatory frameworks, where accurate study inputs and vendor engagement are critical to project approvals

About the Role

As a Lead Layout Designer, you will lead and coordinate the development of layout design deliverables across all disciplines. Responsibilities include:

Producing detailed layout drawings and models for the whole processing plant
Developing and refining layouts during feasibility, concept, and detailed design phases
Coordinating layout changes, version control, and revision updates across disciplines
Working collaboratively with engineers, and other design disciplines, and technical disciplines to maintain consistency in layout approach
Ensuring layout designs satisfy, safety, accessibility, constructability, and regulatory requirements

About You

We are seeking Layout Designers with:

Strong experience in layout design for large mining processing plants
Proven experience working on mineral studies such as gold or copper
Hands‐on proficiency with 2d and 3D layout/modeling software in AutoCAD and or MicroStation.
Capability to interpret design inputs into coherent and constructable layouts
Experience progressing layouts through feasibility to detailed design phases
Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to liaise across multiple offices and disciplines
A detail‐oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple layout revisions and version control

Roster & Conditions

Monday to Friday, based in Perth CBD or Brisbane CBD
Hybrid work options – up to 1-day WFH per week
Hours: 40 per week plus approved overtime