PERSOL
Australia is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers.
Delivering both quality temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, we specialise in Engineering, Technical and Office Support talent across the resources sector.
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a site-based Projects team supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of mining infrastructure projects.
This opportunity will suit a Project Engineer with Tier 1 mining experience who is comfortable operating within a client-side project environment and taking ownership of projects from planning and design coordination through execution, commissioning and handover.
The Opportunity
Working within an Owner's Team environment, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering multiple mining infrastructure projects within an operational mine site.
Key Responsibilities
Manage mining infrastructure projects from planning through execution, commissioning and handover
Coordinate contractors, consultants and Engineering Service Providers (ESPs)
Develop scopes of work and coordinate engineering and design deliverables
Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules and cost performance
Maintain strong project governance and ensure key project controls are followed
Prepare monthly project forecasts and progress updates
Monitor actual expenditure against budget and forecast
Identify cost, schedule and delivery risks early and develop mitigation strategies
Manage procurement, contractor mobilisation and project interfaces
Review technical documentation, drawings, work packs and contractor submissions
Coordinate construction activities with Operations and Maintenance stakeholders
Support commissioning, practical completion and project handover
Provide clear project reporting to senior stakeholders
About You




To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:
En
gineering degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or a related discipline
Demonstrated Project Engineer experience within the mining/resources sector
Tier 1 mining experience
Strong mining infrastructure project experience
Previous client-side or Owner's Team project delivery experience highly regarded
Demonstrated project governance and forecasting experience
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors and engineering consultants
Solid understanding of the full project lifecycle from concept through to handover
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability
Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, accountable and comfortable taking ownership of project outcomes
What's on Offer
FIFO 8/6 roster
Competitive market rates
Long-term contract opportunity
Diverse portfolio of mining infrastructure projects
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Shannon Bromfield
PERSOL Australia
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Who we are
At
PERSOL
, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey.
We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.
We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.
Ready to make your next move?
Apply now to join our team.
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📌 Project Engineer | Fifo (Perth)
🏢 PERSOL APAC
📍 Perth