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Head of Engineering

  • Lead applied R&D for breakthrough processing technology
  • Direct influence on IP, scale-up, and commercialisation
  • Build and shape a high-impact technical program


Renewable Metals is redefining how the world recovers critical minerals.

We’ve developed a world-first alkali recycling process capable of recovering over 95% of metals from battery waste-cleaner, more efficient, and built for scale. Backed by leading climate-tech investors and government funding, we are now commissioning our large-scale demonstration plant in Perth, with full-scale operations targeted for 2026.

The Opportunity

This is one of the most technically significant engineering leadership roles in Australia’s emerging battery recycling sector.

Renewable Metals is building the engineering capability that will take its technology from demonstration scale to commercial deployment – and ultimately international licensing and modular replication.

As Head of Engineering, you will lead the engineering function across three critical workstreams:

  • Commercial FEED study delivery for the Hunter Refinery
  • Pilot plant engineering and scale-up
  • Engineering authority for the operating demonstration plant

The centrepiece is ownership of the FEED study for an 8ktpa commercial hydrometallurgical facility designed as a globally deployable modular plant.

This is not conventional brownfields engineering. This is first-of-kind process commercialisation, modular plant design, and engineering decisions that directly shape the company’s future deployment optionality.

What You’ll Own

  • Lead the engineering function and mentor a high-calibre technical team
  • Own delivery of the FEED study and bankable technical package
  • Drive modular and skid-based plant design strategy
  • Provide engineering authority for the Kewdale demonstration plant
  • Direct external consultants and technical stakeholders
  • Support future commercial deployment and licensing strategy

About You

You are a technically rigorous engineering leader who can operate at both strategic and execution level.

  • 10+ years’ experience in process, chemical, oil & gas, or minerals engineering
  • Proven experience leading FEED, feasibility, or detailed design studies
  • Strong modular/skid-based design capability
  • Experience leading engineering teams and external consultants
  • Comfortable operating in technically evolving environments

Ready to take the next step?
Apply now or reach out on 0458 604 939 or bernard@zenithsearch.com for a confidential discussion.

Bernard Hoogenboezem
Associate Director – Mining & Industrial

All applications will be treated in strict confidence

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