**Job details** Posted 13 August 2026 Start date 24 August 2026 Location South Perth Job type Contract Discipline Mining & Metals Reference 169595 Job Function Mechanical Engineer **Mechanical Designer - Major Iron Ore Projects** **Location:** Perth, WA **Contract Duration:** Short-term opportunity Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our personnel, and helps us develop creative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role. **About the Role** As a Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering mechanical design solutions across major mining infrastructure projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality design documentation and ensure designs align with project, operational, and safety requirements. **Mandatory Requirements** + 10-15 years of Mechanical Design experience within the mining and resources sector. + A minimum of 2 continuous years working on a major Iron Ore project within the last 5 years. + Proven experience delivering design work for large-scale Iron Ore processing, materials handling, crushing, conveying, screening, stockyard, port, rail, or fixed plant infrastructure projects. + Strong understanding of project delivery within operating mine site environments. + Experience producing detailed mechanical design packages and associated documentation.



+ Proficiency using industry-standard design software and 3D modelling tools. + Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills within multidisciplinary project teams. **Highly Desirable** + Pilbara Iron Ore projects. + Major project work with leading Iron Ore operators including Rio Tinto, BHP, FMG, Roy Hill, or Mineral Resources. + Brownfield expansion projects and sustaining capital programs. + Bulk materials handling systems. + Fixed plant processing facilities. + Construction support and site-based project experience. **What Will Set You Apart** We are specifically looking for candidates who can demonstrate recent, hands-on involvement in significant Iron Ore project delivery rather than broader mining design experience. Applicants should be able to clearly articulate: + The Iron Ore projects they have worked on. + Their role and design responsibilities. + Project duration and continuity of involvement. + The specific facilities or infrastructure they supported. **Apply** If you are a Mechanical Designer with extensive mining experience and a proven track record delivering major Iron Ore projects, particularly within the Pilbara, we would like to hear from you. **Please note:** Candidates who cannot demonstrate at least 2 continuous years of major Iron Ore project experience within the last 5 years are unlikely to be considered for this opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

📌 Mechanical Designer (South Perth)
🏢 Fluor
📍 South Perth