Lead SMP Designer Opportunity | Perth | Resources Sector
At Mills Recruitment, we’re partnering with a highly regarded engineering consultancy delivering complex projects across the resource sector — spanning gold, lithium, and iron ore.
We’re looking to engage with a Senior SMP Designer ready to step up into a Lead role, working closely with an experienced Design Manager and contributing to a strong pipeline of brownfields and sustaining capital projects.
The opportunity:
- Perth-based role within a collaborative, high-performing design team
- Lead and coordinate modelling and drafting deliverables
- Work across debottlenecking projects, expansions, and studies moving into detailed design (2026–27 pipeline)
- Play a key role in design development and resource planning
What we’re looking for:
- 10+ years’ experience in SMP design (2D & 3D)
- Strong background in brownfields / sustaining capital projects
- Experience coordinating small teams of designers/drafters
- Exposure to materials handling and/or mineral processing
- Background in an EPC or engineering consultancy environment
Key requirements:
- Based in Perth (office + site exposure)
- Australian working rights (no sponsorship available)
- Mining experience essential
This is a genuine step-up opportunity for someone looking to move into a leadership position while staying hands-on in design.
If this sounds like you — or someone in your network, feel free to reach out directly or message me for a confidential discussion. Darryl Mills 0448 941 832
