Scotford Fennessy is currently partnering with a well-funded resources company undertaking the refurbishment and restart of a significant processing facility in Western Australia's Mid-West region.

This is an opportunity to join the owner's team during a critical project delivery phase, working directly alongside senior project leadership and a leading EPCM contractor as the operation transitions toward production.

Unlike a traditional contractor-side Project Engineer role, this position is focused on representing the owner's interests, supporting project delivery, maintaining contractor alignment and ensuring key project milestones remain on track.

If you are a Project Engineer looking to gain greater owner-side exposure and broaden your experience beyond purely technical delivery, this opportunity should be seriously considered.

Particulars

- 8:6 roster
- Initial 6-month contract
- Immediate start preferred
- Brownfields refurbishment and restart project
- Gold processing environment
- Owner's team role
- Direct exposure to Senior Project Leadership
- Strong potential for involvement in future project works
- Competitive hourly rate

About the Role
Working closely with the Senior Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the interface between the owner's team and EPCM contractor
- Monitoring project progress and key delivery milestones
- Reviewing contractor performance and reporting outcomes
- Assisting with project controls and schedule management
- Identifying project risks and escalating issues early
- Supporting procurement and material tracking activities
- Participating in project meetings and stakeholder engagement
- Coordinating across engineering, construction and operational teams
- Assisting with commissioning and operational readiness activities

This role places you on the front line of project execution,



acting as the critical link between the owner's team and EPCM contractor to ensure delivery milestones are achieved safely, efficiently and on schedule.

About You

- Degree-qualified Engineer (Mechanical preferred but not essential)
- Previous experience in Project Engineering roles within mining, minerals processing, infrastructure or heavy industry
- Exposure to brownfields projects, shutdowns, refurbishments or capital works
- Experience working alongside contractors and/or EPCM providers
- Solid understanding of project schedules and construction sequencing
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving ability
- High levels of integrity, accountability and emotional intelligence
- Ability to operate autonomously whilst remaining collaborative

Candidates from contractor, EPCM and owner-side environments are encouraged to apply.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out

- Genuine owner-side project experience
- Significant interaction with senior decision-makers
- Opportunity to broaden commercial and project management exposure
- Fast-paced project environment with real accountability
- Strong emphasis on culture, attitude and leadership potential
- Exposure to a growing resources business with an active project pipeline
- Excellent opportunity for engineers looking to take the next step in their careers

Benefits

- Competitive contract rates
- Long-term project potential
- Direct access to senior leadership
- Exposure to major brownfields project delivery
- Diverse project scope across processing and infrastructure works
- Opportunity to build valuable owner-side experience
- Support from Scotford Fennessy's Engineering & Construction Team

If this opportunity sounds like it could align with your background and career aspirations, please click Apply Now.

For a confidential discussion, or for further information please contact Adam Hughes at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment on *******@sfrecruit.com.au

📌 Project Engineer (Owner's Team) (Perth)
🏢 Scotford Fennessy
📍 Perth