Senior Pipeline Engineer

Perth-Based + 2:1 FIFO Roster
ASAP Start

We are seeking an experienced Senior Pipeline Engineer to support the delivery of a major resources infrastructure project involving the installation of a 25km underground DN1050 steel pipeline.
This role will initially be based in Perth, supporting tender evaluations, engineering reviews, procurement activities and construction planning, before transitioning to a 2:1 FIFO roster supporting site execution and contractor management.

Key Responsibilities

- Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
- Support tender assessments, engineering reviews and construction readiness activities.
- Oversee pipeline installation works and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Conduct site inspections and monitor construction quality, safety and progress.
- Manage technical queries and provide practical engineering solutions during project execution.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, project managers and key stakeholders.
- Assist with procurement activities and inspection of materials and equipment.
- Review and maintain project documentation including red-line markups, test records and as-built drawings.
- Support construction, commissioning and handover activities.
- Monitor compliance with relevant standards, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture and actively participate in HSE initiatives.

About You

- Degree qualified in Mechanical, Civil, Pipeline or related Engineering discipline.
- Proven experience delivering major pipeline, mining, infrastructure, energy or resources projects.




- Demonstrated experience in site-based project execution and construction delivery environments.
- Previous experience overseeing contractors during construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
- Robust understanding of steel pipeline installation, quality assurance, completions and handover processes.
- Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
- Ability to identify and resolve construction, engineering and implementation challenges.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and project delivery.
- Experience working within EPC, EPCM, owner's team or construction contractor environments will be highly regarded.

Please Note
This role is focused on project delivery, construction execution and contractor management for a major pipeline project.
Candidates should have previous site project experience supporting the delivery of capital projects, with involvement in construction, contractor management, quality assurance, testing, commissioning or handover activities.
Applicants with experience in pipeline construction, infrastructure delivery, EPC/EPCM projects and site-based project execution will be highly regarded.
Candidates whose experience is predominantly operations, maintenance or reliability focused may not be a strong match for this opportunity.

What's on Offer

- Opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure project.
- Perth-based planning and engineering phase followed by site delivery.
- Diverse role covering engineering, construction and contractor management.
- Competitive contract rates.
- Strong opportunity for ongoing project involvement.
- Immediate start available.

📌 Senior Pipeline Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Perth