We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical / Layout Designer to join our recent Brisbane team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across various commodities (including gold, lithium, rare earths). This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from studies and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning.

You will play a key role within a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering mechanical designs for minerals processing plants and associated infrastructure. Depending on experience, the role may include technical leadership, mentoring of designers, coordination of design deliverables and client interface responsibilities.

Your Key Responsibilities
Develop high-quality mechanical layouts, 3D models and detailed design drawings
Produce design deliverables for studies, detailed engineering and construction phases
Coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, electrical and process engineering teams
Assist with equipment integration, constructability and plant layout optimisation
Participate in design reviews, model reviews and interdisciplinary coordination




Liaise with clients, vendors and project stakeholders
Support junior designers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian and industry standards

What You ‘Can Do’
Significant experience in mechanical design within mining, minerals processing or heavy industry
Strong understanding of fixed plant and materials handling systems
Experience in the Autodesk suite of software including Advance Steel, Plant 3D is highly desirable
Experience working across feasibility and detailed design projects
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

What we ‘Can Do’ for you:
Competitive Compensation
Versatile Working Arrangements
Health and Wellbeing Support
Advantages & Discounts
Employee Referral Rewards

Primero is an Equal Prospect Employer and strongly encourages female, veteran and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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📌 Lead Mechanical Designer Brisbane
🏢 Primero
📍 Brisbane