Director of Engineering

Our client is a globally recognized engineering and project delivery consultancy with a strong reputation across mining, metals, and industrial markets.

The Canadian business is growing, and they're looking for someone who can help drive the next chapter. Someone with the credibility to open doors, the commercial instincts to spot opportunities, and the leadership skills to build a team people want to be part of.

The Role:

This is a leadership role with a broad mandate: grow the business, strengthen client relationships, develop people, and help deliver some of the industry's most important projects. Based in the GTA, you'll lead the Canadian Mining & Metals practice. You'll spend time in the market, with clients, and alongside senior leadership teams helping shape strategy, pursue opportunities, and position the business for continued growth. You'll have the backing of a global organization, but plenty of runway to make an impact locally.

This isn't a role for someone who wants to simply manage what's already there. It's for someone who likes building. Building client relationships. Teams. Market presence. A business.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the growth strategy for the Canadian Mining & Metals business.
• Build and strengthen relationships with owners, operators, developers, and industry stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and win new opportunities while expanding existing client accounts.
• Stay close to the market and help position the business ahead of emerging trends and opportunities.
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders and high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Play a key role in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent.
• Partner with senior leadership on business planning, forecasting, and overall performance.
• Lead major pursuits, proposals, and strategic client engagements.
• Provide leadership across studies, project execution, and client delivery activities.
• Help ensure strong outcomes across safety, quality, project delivery, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

What You'll Bring:

• A degree in Engineering and a P.Eng. designation with eligibility to practice in Ontario.
• 15+ years of experience within the Mining & Metals sector.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams.
• A proven ability to develop client relationships and turn them into business growth.
• A background in consulting, EPCM, project delivery, or owner-side environments.
• Experience mentoring leaders and building strong teams.
• Strong commercial judgment and business acumen.
• The leadership presence to build trust with clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders alike.

What's In It For You:

• A chance to lead and influence the growth of a well-established and highly respected business.
• The opportunity to put your stamp on the Canadian Mining & Metals practice.
• Access to global expertise, technical capability, and project opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile projects in Canada and abroad.
• A role that combines business development, leadership, strategy, and technical credibility in equal measure.

The Plutonic Take:

This isn't a role for someone who's looking to keep the machine running: it's a role for someone who wants to grow something. You'll be given the platform, resources, and support of a global organization, along with the opportunity to build client relationships, develop future leaders, and shape the direction of a growing Canadian business.

If you enjoy winning work, building teams, and being part of the conversations that shape major mining projects, we'd love to talk.