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 RoleReporting 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.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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