Project Engineer | SMP / Mechanical Construction

FIFO WA | 2:1 Roster | Major Mining Infrastructure Projects

Mining, Resources & Energy | Full Time | Fixed-Term Contract

Scotford Fennessy is currently partnering with an established resources organisation undertaking a significant program of capital investment, infrastructure development and operational improvement works across its Western Australian assets.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a site-based project delivery team, supporting the execution of multidisciplinary construction and engineering packages within a complex mining and industrial environment.

Working closely with experienced project leadership, you will play an integral role in coordinating contractors, managing technical and operational interfaces, and driving construction activities through to successful commissioning and handover.

Unlike a traditional office-based engineering position, this opportunity offers genuine involvement in site execution, combining hands-on construction delivery with project planning, stakeholder management and technical problem-solving.

If you are a Project Engineer with a strong mechanical, SMP or multidisciplinary construction background, looking to take greater ownership of project delivery within a well-supported resources environment, this opportunity should be seriously considered.

Particulars

- 2:1 FIFO roster from Perth
- Two-year fixed-term employment opportunity
- Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
- Major mining infrastructure and capital works program
- Exposure to multidisciplinary construction and engineering projects
- Strong emphasis on SMP, mechanical and processing infrastructure
- Direct involvement in construction, commissioning and project handover
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced project and operational leadership
- Established resources organisation with a substantial forward project pipeline
- Long-term career development opportunities

About the Role





Working closely with the project delivery and operational teams, your responsibilities will include:

- Coordinating multidisciplinary construction packages across Structural, Mechanical, Piping (SMP) and associated engineering disciplines.
- Supporting engineering reviews, construction methodologies, execution planning and technical problem-solving.
- Managing interfaces between engineering, construction, operations, maintenance and external contractors.
- Monitoring project schedules, budgets, contractor performance and construction progress to ensure key milestones are achieved.
- Overseeing site activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and technical standards.
- Supporting QA/QC, mechanical completion, commissioning and project handover activities.
- Coordinating shutdown works, resolving site challenges and providing regular progress updates to key stakeholders.

This is a hands-on project delivery role offering genuine ownership of construction activities, from planning and execution through to commissioning and successful handover.

About You

- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Project Engineering or construction supervision within mining, resources or heavy industry.
- Strong SMP construction experience, ideally across fixed plant, mineral processing or brownfield environments.
- Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary contractors, engineering teams and site-based construction activities.
- Sound understanding of construction methodologies, project scheduling, cost control and project delivery.
- Experience with QA/QC processes,



mechanical completion, commissioning and project handover.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, safety-focused approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems, with a current C Class manual driver's licence.

Highly regarded:

- Mechanical Engineering background or relevant mechanical/E&I; trade qualifications.
- Experience delivering mechanical and SMP packages within operational processing facilities.
- Previous exposure to commissioning, shutdown execution and operational readiness.
- Statutory Supervisor Certificate (Section 26).
- Formal Project Management qualifications or certifications.

Candidates from contractor, EPCM and owner-side project delivery environments are encouraged to apply, particularly those who can demonstrate practical site construction experience and the ability to manage projects from planning through to completion.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

- Prospect to contribute to a substantial, long-term capital investment program.
- Genuine site-based project engineering role with direct construction involvement.
- Exposure to complex mechanical, SMP and multidisciplinary infrastructure works.
- Opportunity to broaden your experience across engineering, construction management and project delivery.
- Significant interaction with experienced project leaders, contractors and operational teams.
- Strong emphasis on ownership, accountability and practical problem-solving.
- Opportunity to develop valuable experience across the complete project lifecycle.
- Well-established organisation offering stability, professional development and future career progression.

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 | SMP / Mechanical Construction (Perth)
🏢 Scotford Fennessy Recruitment
📍 Perth