Senior Mechanical Engineer

With a strong and growing pipeline of work in the metals processing sector, this role will see you lead brownfield mechanical upgrades and capital works across operating metals processing facilities—working from early-phase studies through to detailed design and site support.

Based in Melbourne, this senior role offers real technical and client-facing leadership: you’ll own critical mechanical and piping work packages, influence outcomes with pragmatic engineering judgement, and mentor developing engineers as part of a trusted, high-performing team.

• Project focus: brownfield metals processing capital & sustaining capital engineering studies and design projects

• Role scope: package leadership, multi-discipline coordination, client partnering, team mentoring

• What you’ll get: flexible working, strong development support, employee ownership

About You

This role is suited to a degree‑qualified Mechanical Engineer whose core experience is within the minerals and metals processing industry, delivering engineering studies, detailed design, and capital works across operating process plants. You will bring strong technical capability, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to influence outcomes—both within project teams and with clients. Previous on-site experience and consulting experience will be well-regarded.

While each project you work on will be different in scope and scale, this role will see you:

• Lead mechanical and piping work packages, including the specification, selection, and integration of process plant equipment

• Apply practical, pragmatic engineering judgement to develop robust, fit‑for‑purpose technical solutions

• Build trusted, long‑term relationships with clients by understanding their operations and translating business needs into successful project outcomes

• Play an active role in shaping the mechanical team’s technical capability and long‑term strategic direction including mentoring and developing junior engineers

• Work alongside site‑based engineering teams on capital projects, with flexibility to travel and support clients in operational environments

You’ll join a supportive, inclusive, and high‑performing team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In return, you’ll be supported by experienced leaders, exposed to meaningful technical challenges, and given genuine opportunities to further develop your career.

What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to empower your career potential.

• Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.

• Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.

• Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.

About Beca

Beca is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest employee-owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4,000 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to Make Everyday Better. Our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work every day with each other and our clients. Our size and agility mean you’re not just on the fringes; you’re making a visible difference, partnering to develop and deliver solutions from the ground up.

Ready to Be involved. Be heard. Belong? / Apply now

If you want to make every day better, apply online today!  If you have any questions, you can find out more about our people and projects by visiting www.beca.com

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.