Sustaining Capital – Lead Engineer

Why Join Our Sustaining Capital Team?

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what's possible in some of the world's most complex projects and toughest environments. Through innovative consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions, we help our clients achieve sustainable outcomes across the mining, energy and industrial sectors.

With 21 offices across 9 countries and projects in more than 80 locations worldwide, we're committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking Senior and Lead Project Engineers to join our Brisbane-based Sustaining Capital team.

As part of a team shaping the future of mining and minerals processing, you'll lead technically challenging sustaining capital projects across a diverse range of commodities and mine sites. Working alongside industry-leading engineers and project professionals, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational performance, sustainability and long-term value for our clients.

With genuine opportunities for technical and leadership growth, you'll enjoy a collaborative and flexible environment that supports professional development, wellbeing and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of sustaining capital projects across a range of mining and minerals processing operations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project objectives safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets and change management processes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and delivery excellence.
• Identify risks and opportunities, delivering practical solutions that drive successful project outcomes.
• Champion a culture of safety, innovation and continuous improvement across both office and site environments.

About You

You are a collaborative and solutions-focused engineering professional who thrives in a dynamic project environment. You enjoy solving complex challenges, building strong relationships with stakeholders and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. You will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline) or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering engineering projects within mining, minerals processing or heavy industry environments.
• Experience working within EPCM project delivery environments, including contractor management and site execution, will be highly regarded.
• Strong capability in project planning, scheduling, estimating and cost control.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and client satisfaction.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance - Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team - Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.
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