_{16th July, 2026}

Pearl Recruitment Group is partnering with a respected engineering consultancy servicing the mining, mineral processing and materials handling sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major projects, they are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

Design Manager 
Perth CBD Location
Full-Time Permanent Position
Highly Competitive Salary Package
Negotiable Based on Experience

What will the role see you responsible for?
As the Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams and drive the successful delivery of complex engineering projects. Key responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership of the engineering design function and drive strong outcomes across quality, cost and project delivery.
• Guide the successful delivery of complex projects, ensuring all design work meets client expectations, project requirements and agreed deadlines.
• Champion consistent systems, processes and standards across the Design Group to improve collaboration, efficiency and delivery performance.
• Lead, mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary team of approximately 12–15 personnel (made up of engineers, designers, contractors and subcontractors). 
• Oversee weekly and monthly resource planning through Deltek Vantagepoint, balancing workloads and ensuring projects have the right people at the right time.
• Monitor team capacity, resolve competing priorities and proactively address resourcing or delivery challenges.
• Provide clear forecasting and reporting on functional performance, resource requirements and key leadership metrics.
• Foster a high-performance culture built around ownership, accountability, excellence and continuous improvement.

  
What do you require to be successful?
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline (Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer status highly advantageous). 
• At least 15 years’ experience in engineering design, including strong experience managing design teams (for similar mineral processing / bulk material handling projects).
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across large and complex capital projects.
• Strong understanding of the EPCM project lifecycle, stage-gate processes and designing projects with construction requirements in mind.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Tekla, MicroStation, SmartPlant, Revit, AVEVA or similar discipline-specific programs.
• Experience using ERP or project management systems for resource planning, workload management and project delivery (previous experience with Deltek Vantagepoint highly advantageous). 

  
Why apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact within a highly regarded engineering consultancy delivering major mining and mineral processing projects. You’ll also benefit from:

• An excellent remuneration package and a stable, permanent full-time position.
• Take full ownership of engineering design performance across the business while leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing multidisciplinary design team.
• Shape design systems, resource planning and engineering delivery standards while influencing strategic decisions and the future direction of the design function.
• Strong support from senior management, who are committed to providing you with the tools and backing needed to succeed.
• A strong pipeline of upcoming work and genuine long-term progression into broader senior leadership.

To apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click “Apply Now” or email your resume to resume4@pearlrec.com.au. Alternatively, if you would like to know more information, please call 0435 448 670 and ask to speak to Amy.

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