Location:
Perth, WA
Rate:
Competitive (dependent on experience)
Type:
Contract
Duration:
Initial 6 month contract with possible extension
Hours:
Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to provide leadership across major project studies, feasibility activities, engineering integration, and delivery planning.
Working closely with senior project stakeholders, you will play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary project activities, supporting project decision-making, and driving successful project outcomes from early-stage development through to execution readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead project engineering activities across feasibility, FEED, and project development phases
Act as deputy to the Delivery Manager for day-to-day project delivery matters
Coordinate engineering priorities and overall feasibility programme activities
Integrate study outcomes, ECI packages, cost plans, schedules, procurement inputs, and specialist studies
Lead preparation of project decision papers and assurance reviews
Support project readiness activities for investment decisions and delivery transitions
Coordinate key stakeholder engagement across engineering, procurement, project services, and delivery teams
Drive project governance, reporting, and multidisciplinary alignment activities
Mandatory Requirements
Demonstrated experience as a Lead Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer on major projects




Strong experience across project studies, feasibility, FEED, and project development activities
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams
Strong commercial awareness and project integration capability
Experience managing cost, schedule, procurement, and engineering interfaces
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities within complex project environments
Preferred
Experience on large-scale infrastructure, mining, energy, or industrial projects
Experience supporting investment decisions and project governance frameworks
Robust understanding of ECI, FEED, and project delivery models
Experience managing consultants, contractors, and specialist project workstreams
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DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply.
All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.

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