Lead Structural Designer Minerals

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future. Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

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Supporting clients of all sizes, we share a passion for driving forward minerals and metals projects that are critical to our future and delivering them safely, cost-efficiently, and responsibly as we strive for net zero.

Wood Minerals & Metals team is currently delivering critical metals projects, including Copper, Nickel, Lithium, Vanadium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals. This portfolio of projects ranging from studies through to EPCM packages working on developments in Australia and internationally - Australia through to Europe, Middle east Africa and Asia.

Reporting to the Functional Manager of Structural, you will join a team based across Perth & Brisbane who support our clients in a range of works from studies, sustaining capital work packages to greenfield EPCM delivery.

This opportunity will see you join a EPCM project team, working on one of Europe’s most advance battery metal developments.

As a key part of the Wood team, you will be responsible for duties such as, but not limited to:
- Overseeing and leading the structural design for the project
- Mentoring and guiding less experienced designers
- Detailed layout, design and production of drawings encompassing all aspects of a plant construction package in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements
- Inter-discipline liaison, support and timely transfer of information
- Timely completion of drawings and schedules
- Review and processing of vendor data and drawings
- Adherence to project man-hour budgets
- Adherence to Wood Standards and Procedures
- Assist in checking of study and project drawings
- Miscellaneous drafting and site tasks, as directed - Assistance with site installation and commissioning
- Assistance with the development of estimates

This opportunity is looking for those with career in the resources sector, ideally within a design consultancy exposed to large scare EPCM projects.

In addition you will also have:

- Experience leading a team of designers of all levels on a major project
- Working knowledge of relational databases and spreadsheets
- Broad knowledge of construction techniques and plant operations
- Good understanding of mineral resource technology and structural technology
- Experience with Process Plant design and layout
- Possess teamwork skills as well as an understanding of other discipline requirements and expectations
- Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas
- Good understanding of the scope of work and project development process
- Proficient checking skills with ability to work unsupervised, focus on task completion, initiative
- Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas

Please note, only applicants holding valid working rights in Australia will be considered.

**If you’re an experienced Structural Designer, ready for your next EPCM project, then we are keen to hear from you today.**

At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities. It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

**Benefits on joining #TeamWood**

We are committed to creating an inspired culture with diversity and inclusion permeating every corner of our global organisation. Wood provides a comprehensive, flexible, competitive benefit program for our employees.
- Work in the heart of Perth CBD, Access to free 24/7 state of the art Gym & end of trip facilities
- Wide range of benefits across Financial Health, Career Support, Wellbeing and Flexible working arrangements
- Global opportunities for career development, in addition to company supported education pathways for your career growth.
- Access to diverse and attractive projects working on our global industries most exciting developments, partnering closely with our clients on such developments.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
- Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

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