Project Engineer – Structural / NPI (Facilities Labs) ?? Perth Based | 5:2 Roster 12-Month Rolling Contract $100 – $110 per hour Tier 1 Mining Company | Ad-hoc Site Travel Required We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong structural and design background to support major Facilities Laboratory (NPI) projects for a Tier 1 mining organisation.
This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role working across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes, supporting projects from design through execution and commissioning.
This role is Perth-based on a 5:2 roster, with ad-hoc site travel as required .
Flexibility to support project demands is essential.
About the Role Reporting into the Project Engineering function, you will provide end-to-end project engineering support across the full project lifecycle, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering outcomes.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external Engineering Service Providers (ESPs) to deliver fit-for-purpose designs and successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities Provide full lifecycle project engineering support from concept, design, execution, commissioning, and close-out Develop design criteria, technical documentation, and detailed engineering scopes of work Coordinate and review multidisciplinary designs across structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines Lead and participate in design reviews, drawing approvals, and technical queries resolution Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of engineering deliverables and proposals Manage Engineering Service Providers (ESPs), ensuring performance, compliance, and quality outcomes Ensure Safety-in-Design principles and compliance with company and regulatory standards Support construction, execution, commissioning, QA, FAT/SAT, and handover activities Drive value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, constructability, and project outcomes Collaborate closely with Project Services, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement teams About You Engineering Degree (Structural preferred; Civil or Mechanical also considered) 10+ years' experience as a Project Engineer within mining, NPI, facilities, or major infrastructure projects Strong design engineering background with exposure to construction and execution phases Proven experience working across multidisciplinary engineering scopes Solid understanding of project management principles, scheduling, cost control, and risk management Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to coordinate multiple interfaces High commitment to safety, quality, and engineering standards Willingness and flexibility to travel to site on an ad-hoc basis What's on Offer Competitive hourly contract rate: $100 – $110 per hour 12-month rolling contract with potential for extension Opportunity to work on high-profile Facilities Lab projects Exposure to a Tier 1 mining environment with strong project governance and support Perth-based role offering work-life balance on a 5:2 roster If you are a driven Project Engineer with strong design capability and the flexibility to support complex multidisciplinary projects, we'd love to hear from you.
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