Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Optimum Consulting Group Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

As the engineering partner of choice, our client Waterline deliver high-quality, practical solutions across the entire asset lifecycle – from studies and design through to project execution, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning.

As a key member of Waterline's Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you'll play a pivotal role in shaping their strategic direction, driving business performance, and leading a high-performing SMP (Structural, Mechanical and Piping) team. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on their people, clients, and the industries they serve.

Key Responsibilities

As SMP Manager, you will:

  • Lead, develop, and empower a team of SMP engineers and designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide strategic direction and technical oversight for the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of multi-discipline engineering projects.
  • Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to achieve Waterline's strategic and financial objectives.
  • Oversee the delivery of SMP projects to the highest technical and quality standards, ensuring compliance with professional engineering requirements.
  • Drive innovation and process optimisation across the SMP function to enhance productivity, quality, and client satisfaction.
  • Lead key client accounts, deepening relationships and identifying opportunities to expand Waterline's service offerings.
  • Support business growth through proactive engagement, pipeline management, and collaboration with new business teams.

About You

You're a proven engineering leader who thrives on driving results through people. You balance technical depth with strategic vision and can build strong relationships across teams and clients alike.

You'll bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (postgraduate qualifications desirable)
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, including 7+ in a senior or leadership role
  • Proven experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams in the resources sector
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial management capability
  • Demonstrated success in project delivery, risk management, and client engagement
  • A collaborative leadership style aligned with Waterline's core values: Driven, Authentic, Empathic, and Supportive

Why Waterline?

Waterline do more than deliver projects – they empower their people. You'll join a business that:

  • Values technical excellence and authentic leadership
  • Champions innovation and continuous improvement
  • Offers genuine flexibility and autonomy in how you work
  • Encourages growth, mentorship, and career progression
  • Celebrates success together

This is your chance to help shape the future of a growing Australian engineering consultancy making a real impact across the resources sector.

If you're a values-driven leader ready to bring your expertise and energy to an executive-level role, we'd love to hear from you.


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