Lead Mechanical Engineer (Mining, Minerals Processing & Industrial) – Perth

Posted: 29/10/2026

Closing Date: 13/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth

Job Category: Mechanical

About Us:

For over 35 years, GPA Engineering has been a trusted, Australian-owned consultancy delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services across water, energy, renewables, defence, mining, and hydrogen industries. We develop and implement projects that drive critical infrastructure and support industries across Australia.

With offices nationwide (Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Perth) and a reputation for technical excellence, our strength lies in our people. We bring together diverse, motivated professionals who value teamwork, integrity, safety, and sustainability. At GPA, you’ll find the scale and expertise of a leading consultancy, combined with the supportive culture of a close-knit team.

Job Description

About the Role:

Join GPA as a Lead Mechanical Engineer and play a key role in delivering projects across the Mining, Minerals Processing & Industrial sectors.

You'll lead technical engineering delivery, build enduring client partnerships, and mentor engineers while helping shape the future growth of our Perth team. This role offers a clear pathway to broader leadership opportunities across team leadership, client engagement, and technical excellence.

We're looking for a seasoned engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience, ideally gained across consulting and operational environments.

Key Duties:

- Lead the mechanical design and delivery of mining and mineral processing projects from concept through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
- Develop engineering solutions for a range of mining plants and equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and Safety in Design principles.
- Prepare and review key deliverables, including specifications, scopes of work, calculations, reports, and drawings.




- Lead design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes.
- Support proposal development, client engagement, and business growth initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop engineers, supporting team capability, succession planning, and recruitment activities.
- Contribute to the growth, leadership, and resource management of GPA's Perth Mechanical team and strengthen GPA's presence in Western Australia.

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, we are seeking for candidates with passion for quality engineering and high value client outcomes. The following experience is desirable:

- Mechanical design experience within a consulting, EPCM, or project delivery environment.
- Strong technical and project leadership capability.
- Experience mentoring and developing engineers.
- Knowledge of equipment specification, procurement, and vendor management.
- Site experience across consulting, contractor, or owner-side roles.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience delivering greenfield and/or brownfield mining projects.
- Sound knowledge of relevant Australian standards and legislative requirements.

A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical and Australian police clearance.

What we offer:

At GPA, we want our people to thrive – both professionally and personally. We’re big enough to deliver complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough that you’ll always feel valued and supported.

- Competitive Salary & Rewards– a fair and attractive compensation package with paid overtime, recognising the value of the work you put in.
- Career Growth & Development– structured progression pathways, company-sponsored training, and support towards qualified membership and Chartership.
- Flexibility– hybrid working options and cultural

📌 Lead Mechanical Engineer (Australia)
🏢 GPA Engineering
📍 Australia