Lead Engineer Asset Integrity Materials

Asset Integrity Engineering Lead | Brisbane | Senior Leadership Opportunity The Opportunity This is a standout opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a leadership role within a high-performing Asset Integrity & Materials team , working on some of the most critical infrastructure across the Industrial, Transport and Water sectors. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, influencing strategic decisions, and working closely with clients to extend the life of major assets, this role offers genuine impact, autonomy, and career progression. The Role Based in Brisbane with occasional site travel, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-value asset integrity solutions, including inspection, assessment, maintenance and life-extension of complex infrastructure. This is a role where you’ll shape both technical outcomes and team capability. You’ll be trusted to: Lead technically complex projects across ports, marine structures, bridges, water assets and bulk materials handling facilities Provide expert guidance in structural engineering and/or materials science Drive innovation and smarter delivery, including automation and improved workflows Own client relationships and contribute to winning new work Manage project delivery with strong commercial outcomes Lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers and specialists What Makes This Role Stand Out Work on diverse, high-impact infrastructure projects Be part of a technically strong and collaborative team Genuine leadership and influence in how projects are delivered Strong pipeline of work with long-term growth potential Flexibility and support to shape your career direction About You Chartered Engineer and RPEQ with 10+ years’ experience , bringing a strong background in asset integrity, structural engineering and/or materials science . Proven experience leading projects and technical teams Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills Commercial awareness and exposure to proposal development A passion for mentoring and developing others What’s on Offer Relocation support available Flexible working arrangements Ongoing development, mentoring and career progression A supportive, inclusive and high-performing team environment With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.