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Chief Engineer - Mechanical
Develop your career with the world's leading sustainable building materials company!
Dynamic opportunity within our Humes precast manufacturing business.
Supportive and diverse management setting realistic targets and goals.
Culture focused on the recognition of effort and reward for achievement.
Permanent, full-time position.
Milton, QLD (Preferred) - Open to other locations and flexible work arrangements.
Holcim:
Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45,000 employees in 43 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact(R) low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet(R) low-carbon cement.
Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in 1901 in Australia and 1888 in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Holcim is certified as a Top Employer 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.
Humes is an important Holcim business, with a long history of engineering precast and prestressed concrete solutions and, after 100 years of manufacture, the Humes product range has never been more diverse, more competitive, or more in-tune with our clients' needs than it is today.
About the opportunity:
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of Mechanical Engineering within Humes. You will ensure that all mechanical items are designed, certified, and safe to operate across our national operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Innovative Design: Leading mould design and modification, as well as plant and equipment upgrades.
Technical Leadership: Acting as the Holcim (Humes) RPEQ and RPEV.
Safety & Standards: Ensuring all designs are safe to operate and maintain while updating internal standards to reflect best practices.
Continuous Improvement: Identifying and implementing designs that are more efficient to construct and operate.
Further and detailed responsibilities are found in the Position Description which is available upon request.
About You:
We recognize that diverse experiences make our team stronger. While this role requires specific technical certifications, we value leadership and communication as much as engineering prowess.
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and MIEAust membership.
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
Registered Practicing Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) and/or Victoria (RPEV).
Valid Australian work rights.
Skills We Value (Even if you're still growing in these areas):
Experience with Autodesk Products (ACAD, Inventor) and structural design.
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN or Six Sigma).
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster teamwork and cultivate relationships.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high performing team and to contribute to our world leading business.
Why Holcim?
At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, ****** orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Ethics.
Apply now to contribute to a world-leading business and advance your career in a supportive, high-performance environment!
Please note:
Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.
Chief Engineer - Mechanical
Develop your career with the world's leading sustainable building materials company!
Dynamic opportunity within our Humes precast manufacturing business.
Supportive and diverse management setting realistic targets and goals.
Culture focused on the recognition of effort and reward for achievement.
Permanent, full-time position.
Milton, QLD (Preferred) - Open to other locations and flexible work arrangements.
Holcim:
Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45,000 employees in 43 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact(R) low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet(R) low-carbon cement.
Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in 1901 in Australia and 1888 in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Holcim is certified as a Top Employer 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.
Humes is an important Holcim business, with a long history of engineering precast and prestressed concrete solutions and, after 100 years of manufacture, the Humes product range has never been more diverse, more competitive, or more in-tune with our clients' needs than it is today.
About the opportunity:
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of Mechanical Engineering within Humes. You will ensure that all mechanical items are designed, certified, and safe to operate across our national operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Innovative Design: Leading mould design and modification, as well as plant and equipment upgrades.
Technical Leadership: Acting as the Holcim (Humes) RPEQ and RPEV.
Safety & Standards: Ensuring all designs are safe to operate and maintain while updating internal standards to reflect best practices.
Continuous Improvement: Identifying and implementing designs that are more efficient to construct and operate.
Further and detailed responsibilities are found in the Position Description which is available upon request.
About You:
We recognize that diverse experiences make our team stronger. While this role requires specific technical certifications, we value leadership and communication as much as engineering prowess.
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and MIEAust membership.
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
Registered Practicing Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) and/or Victoria (RPEV).
Valid Australian work rights.
Skills We Value (Even if you're still growing in these areas):
Experience with Autodesk Products (ACAD, Inventor) and structural design.
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN or Six Sigma).
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster teamwork and cultivate relationships.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high performing team and to contribute to our world leading business.
Why Holcim?
At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, ****** orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Ethics.
Apply now to contribute to a world-leading business and advance your career in a supportive, high-performance environment!
Please note:
Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Chief Engineer - Mechanical position is now open for candidates interested in the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services is a plus.