Senior Materials Engineer

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

Bureau Veritas provides testing, inspection, and verification services that assist industrial clients to minimise their operational risks and optimise asset performance. Our expert solutions span the entire asset lifecycle, from initial project planning, design review to ongoing operational support and end-of-life management.

The Opportunity  

Based at our Newcastle office, this role presents an exciting opportunity for a Senior Materials Engineer to help develop and strengthen our engineering and support services presence in the region. You will collaborate closely with Bureau Veritas’s key East Coast clients across mining, transport, OEMs, manufacturing and fabrication sectors.

You will be joining an established, highly experienced team that has earned a reputation as a leading consultancy and preferred supplier to industry. This is a chance to contribute to meaningful work while growing your technical and client-facing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities  

• Conduct metallurgical testing and root cause failure analysis investigations.
• Provide technical support and consultancy to clients across mining, manufacturing, power and transport industries.
• Work autonomously and be hands-on when required, including practical testing and on-site work.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports with clear analysis and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring strong customer service and relationship management.

About You  

You are an experienced Materials Engineer or Metallurgist with at least 7 years of industry experience, ideally within heavy industry. You’re someone who can operate independently, enjoys hands on work when needed, and brings excellent communication and report writing skills.

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in metallurgy, materials engineering or materials science.
• Strong analytical capability and a process focused mindset.
• Proven experience in failure analysis and metallurgical investigations.
• Industry experience from mining (preferred), or manufacturing, power or transport sectors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• High proficiency in producing detailed, accurate technical reports.

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career  

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.  

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.