At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
As a Technical Director, Project / Study Management & Team Leader in our Industrial Mechanical team based in Perth, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
Lead major resource sector projects and studies from opportunity definition through to study delivery.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality to meet client and project requirements.
Translate client objectives into clear execution plans, governance and accountable workstreams.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources to deliver integrated, high-quality study outcomes.
Build trusted client relationships, identify opportunities and support the development of winning proposals.
Prepare and review study reports and presentations, including financial evaluations, risks and opportunities.
Lead and develop a high-performing team, driving technical excellence, collaboration, and successful project outcomes.
Contribute to Service Group business plan and growth activities
Represent Aurecon throughout the complete project lifecycle, ensuring client satisfaction
A relevant engineering qualification, ideally preferably in mechanical engineering, with chartered status preferred.
Extensive project and study management experience within the resources sector, preferably with iron ore experience.
Demonstrated opportunity management experience and strong commercial awareness in a consulting environment.
Experience working with tier one iron ore or other major resources clients will be highly regarded.
A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to work effectively in lean teams with a strong technical understanding.
Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on practical outcomes.
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.
We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.
Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.
Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).
