Position: Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Perth

Reports to: Group Manager - Engineering

Core Responsibilities
Lead and deliver high-quality mechanical design outputs and drawings.
Review project mechanical drawings to ensure compliance with design intent.
Complete engineering calculations and designs in accordance with project, client and regulatory requirements.
Interpret technical drawings, specifications, engineering documentation and scopes of work.
Identify scope changes and prepare supporting documentation.
Ensure mechanical equipment is correctly specified and sourced to meet project requirements.

Essential Requirements
Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Minimum 8+ years post-graduate experience , ideally within mineral processing .
Solid mechanical engineering design and calculation capability.
Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across clients, vendors and internal teams.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and technical skills.




Solid organisational, time management and communication abilities.
High attention to detail with broad multidisciplinary awareness.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading perks packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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📌 Lead Mechanical Engineer Perth
🏢 Nes Fircroft
📍 Perth