Engineering Manager

About the role

At Aurecon we are optimistic about the future, delivering infrastructure that strengthens communities. As an Engineering Manager in our Brisbane office you will lead and coordinate discipline engineering activities across projects within the Queensland Mining & Resources team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers, designers and multidisciplinary project teams, supporting capability development through coaching and mentoring.
• Review and approve key engineering deliverables, including designs, calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges and deliver high‑quality engineering advice.
• Manage project resources, discipline work plans, estimates and priorities to support successful outcomes.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and optimisation opportunities across projects and engineering processes.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines to deliver resilient, practical and client‑focused solutions.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high‑performing team culture built on trust, communication, accountability and shared success.

Required profile

• Relevant engineering qualifications and proven experience within mining, industrial, utilities, energy or process‑plant environments.
• Chartered and RPEQ accredited (or working towards) with a passion for delivering high‑quality solutions.
• Experience leading projects through the full lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design and execution.
• Strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the ability to balance engineering excellence with practical outcomes.
• Collaborative leadership style with a track record of mentoring teams and building strong client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to influence stakeholders across complex, multidisciplinary environments.

What we offer

• A rewarding career tackling some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges.
• Supportive environment that encourages growth, ambition and high standards.
• Recognition as a Best Place to Work in 2026 and a commitment to diverse perspectives.
• Flexible and part‑time working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on communities and the planet.