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General Manager - Engineering

📍 Australia

Construction Programmed GO

Job Description

PERSOL is partnering with a leading engineering organisation to recruit an experienced

General Manager - Engineering (Technical)

to lead and elevate the organisation's technical engineering capability.

This role is focused on

technical leadership rather than project delivery . The successful candidate will set engineering standards across the business, strengthen technical governance, and lead multidisciplinary design capability across structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.

You will act as the organisation's

senior technical authority , ensuring high‑quality engineering outputs across feasibility studies, concept design, FEED, detailed design, and specialist consulting services.

Working closely with the

project delivery leadership team , you will ensure engineering excellence supports safe, efficient and successful project outcomes.

About the Role PERSOL is partnering with a leading engineering organisation to recruit an experienced

General Manager - Engineering (Technical)

to lead and elevate the organisation's technical engineering capability.

This role is focused on

technical leadership rather than project delivery . The successful candidate will set engineering standards across the business, strengthen technical governance, and lead multidisciplinary design capability across structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.

You will act as the organisation's

senior technical authority , ensuring high‑quality engineering outputs across feasibility studies, concept design, FEED, detailed design and specialist consulting services.

Working closely with the

project delivery leadership team , you will ensure engineering excellence supports safe, efficient and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the organisation's

technical engineering function

across structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.

Set and maintain

engineering standards, governance frameworks and technical quality systems .

Provide senior oversight across

feasibility studies, concept design, FEED, ECI and detailed design

activities.

Act as the

technical authority

for engineering quality, constructability, maintainability, and compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Engineering Governance & Quality

Establish and strengthen

design assurance processes, technical reviews and verification practices .

Improve

interdisciplinary coordination and technical risk management .

Oversee engineering input into

HAZOP, HAZID, Safety in Design and plant optimisation studies .

Ensure consistent, high‑quality

engineering documentation and design outputs .

Team Leadership & Capability Development

Build, mentor and develop a

high performing team of engineering managers, lead engineers, designers and technical specialists .

Strengthen

engineering capability, succession planning and technical training

across the organisation.

Promote a strong culture of

technical excellence and continuous improvement .

Business & Client Engagement

Support

business development and proposals

by providing technical credibility and solution development.

Participate in

client meetings, bid strategies and methodology definition .

Act as a

senior client facing technical leader , building trusted relationships with key stakeholders.

Strategic Engineering Development

Drive continuous improvement across

engineering systems, workflows, digital design tools and documentation processes .

Strengthen integration between

engineering design and project delivery teams .

Position the organisation as a

high quality engineering consulting and design partner .

Preferred Background

Experience in a

Chief Engineer, Engineering Manager, Technical Director or General Manager - Engineering

type role.

Strong exposure to

brownfield and greenfield projects

within mining, industrial processing, energy or infrastructure sectors.

Deep understanding of

engineering design, constructability and operational considerations .

Experience in

technical consulting services such as design assurance, engineering audits, safety reviews and optimisation studies .

Familiarity with

2D drafting, 3D modelling, laser scanning, design data management and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces .

How to Apply If you are a senior technical leader looking to take the next step in your career, PERSOL invites you to apply confidentially for this role. Reach out to Supreet at *************@persolapac.com for a confidential chat.

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Job Details

Posted Date: March 18, 2026
Job Type: Construction
Location: Australia
Company: Programmed GO

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