Mechanical Engineering Design Manager

2 weeks ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia GHD Full time

**At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.**

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

**Who are we looking for?**

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Design Manager to join our Energy & Resources Team, with a particular focus on the Resources industry. You’ll be a technically accomplished and client-focused leader who thrives in a collaborative environment. With a passion for delivering high-quality design solutions, you’ll bring strategic insight, strong project delivery skills, and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of engineers.

**Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in**:

- Acting as a technical authority, providing design direction, quality control, and safety reviews for multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion.
- Collaborating with project directors and managers to ensure delivery milestones are met.
- Supporting business development through proposal preparation and client engagement.
- Execute duties as a design manager and/or lead mechanical engineer across multidisciplinary projects.
- Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to our positive team culture while fostering team growth.

**What would you bring to the team?**
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, coupled with over 10 years of experience in design and project delivery ideally in a consulting environment.
- Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and complex project scopes.
- Experience across the broader resources sector, including mining in general, and green or brown infrastructure projects.
- Strong client-facing skills and a track record of building lasting relationships.
- Deep knowledge of industry standards, procurement, and safety in design.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
- We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage. _

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**Come together and make a meaningful impact.**

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

**Let's drive real change.**

**Our Pledge to You**
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the **#PowerOfCommitment**

**Who we are**
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.


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