Lead Mechanical Engineer – BG&E Minerals (Brisbane)

BG&E Minerals is a wholly owned subsidiary of BG&E, established to service the Mining and Minerals sector across Australia and New Zealand. Leveraging BG&E’s 50+ years of proven expertise in buildings, roads and rail, our vision is to build a multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery business capable of delivering projects with a capital value of up to $500 million, while upholding BG&E’s long-standing reputation for technical excellence.

As part of BG&E’s global network of over 750 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, we are backed by an international civil and structural engineering consultancy celebrated for innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability.

At BG&E Minerals, we share the same purpose that unites all of BG&E – the belief that truly great engineering takes curiosity, bravery and trust, and is the key to creating extraordinary built environments.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to lead the development and delivery of mechanical engineering capability within BG&E Minerals, supporting its continued growth in the Mining and Minerals sector across Queensland. This role provides technical leadership, drives engineering excellence, and ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions across a portfolio of studies and projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development of engineering specifications, equipment selection, and design methodologies, ensuring alignment with industry best practice and client requirement
• Provide subject matter expertise in materials handling systems, plant design, and equipment performance optimisation
• Oversee and undertake complex mechanical design and analysis to ensure safety, compliance, constructability, and operational efficiency
• Evaluate and validate the performance of mechanical systems across construction, commissioning, and operational phases
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering capability development within the team
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring integrated and efficient project outcomes across engineering disciplines
• Manage and review technical deliverables including reports, drawings, and calculations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality
• Act as a key client interface, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders
• Contribute to business development activities including proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of new opportunities
• Lead or actively participate in risk assessments, design reviews, and interdisciplinary workshops
• Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, and BG&E systems and governance frameworks

About You

As a senior leader within BG&E Minerals, you will bring strong technical expertise alongside leadership capability, contributing both to project delivery and the broader growth of the business.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering
• Extensive industry experience (typically 8–12+ years post-graduation) in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industry environments
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design for complex projects and delivering practical, constructible solutions under site constraints
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging clients, contractors, and site-based personnel
• Commercial awareness and experience contributing to project planning, budgeting, and delivery outcomes
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive outcomes

What We Offer

• Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements aimed at achieving real work life balance
• Competitive remuneration
• Generous leave arrangements including a purchased leave scheme
• Health and wellbeing support via confidential EAP program

Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.

Wellbeing and Safety

BG&E Minerals provides collaborative working environments, which support the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks and improve our safety systems and performance.