Lead Structural Engineer - Mining & Heavy Industry

We’re working with an established engineering consultancy in Melbourne delivering mining and heavy industrial projects, and we’re looking for a Lead Structural Engineer to step into a dual technical and team leadership role.

This position combines hands-on engineering with day-to-day oversight of a structural team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining technical standards, reviewing and signing off on designs, and ensuring the team is delivering efficiently and meeting project deadlines.

The role will suit someone who still enjoys being involved technically, but is equally comfortable taking ownership of team performance and delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide technical oversight and sign-off on structural designs and documentation
Lead structural engineering activities across multiple projects
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards
Review and approve calculations, drawings, and design deliverables
Manage team workload, utilisation, and delivery performance
Monitor and follow up on timesheets, resourcing, and productivity
Ensure projects are delivered in line with schedules and budgets
Support and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Working closely with Managing Director and supporting him with operational tasks when required

This is not a purely managerial role — you’ll remain close to the work, providing technical input and maintaining engineering quality across all deliverables.

To be successful, you will have:

10+ years’ experience in structural engineering within mining, oil & gas, or heavy industrial sectors
Demonstrated experience in both technical delivery and team leadership
Chartered Engineer status (essential)
RPEV registration (highly regarded)
Strong understanding of structural design in industrial environments (steel and concrete)
Experience reviewing and approving engineering deliverables
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain team performance

This role suits someone looking to step into a broader position without losing the technical side of engineering. You’ll be working across a range of industrial projects with a team that requires clear direction and consistent delivery.

If you’re looking for a role that combines technical responsibility with operational oversight, please apply.