Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

We are seeking a highly capable and hands-on Senior Project Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in engineering design who has transitioned into project management and thrives in brownfield environment. You will be responsible for delivering cutting-edge technology and prototype projects, with a focus on Electrical and mechanical. The role requires a proactive leader who can manage the full lifecycle of projects, from concept and design through to execution, commissioning, and closeout, while ensuring alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations.

Benefits

•Hourly Rate: $130 - $160 + super / hour

• Pay Cycle: Fortnightly

• Contract Length: 12 months (with strong potential for extension)

• Location: Perth-based, rostered role

• Salary Sacrifice Options: Available through Paywise

• Corporate Discounts: Access to a range of partner discounts

• Support: Dedicated NES Fircroft Consultant and Support Staff throughout your contract

• Community: Invitations to NES Fircroft Contractor Events

• Future Opportunities: Access to additional contracts through our extensive client network

About You

• Strong experience in project management experience, with at least 5 years in brownfield environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Required).

• Strong background in engineering design, with experience transitioning into project delivery roles.

• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects in mining, refining, or heavy industrial sectors.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver technology-based or prototype projects in operational environments.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong understanding of cost forecasting, schedule tracking, and contractor supervision.

• Full Australian working rights required.

Job Role

• Lead the delivery of multidisciplinary capital projects, with a focus on E&I systems, across operational mining and refining environments.

• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle, including front-end engineering design (FEED), procurement, execution, and commissioning.

• Drive innovation through the delivery of technology-driven and prototype-based projects, ensuring practical, scalable outcomes.

• Establish clear project boundaries and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful execution and measurable results.

• Ensure compliance with engineering governance, safety standards, and statutory regulations.

• Provide technical leadership and input into project execution plans, prioritizing operability, maintainability, and sustainability.

• Oversee contractor performance, vendor engagement, and interface management across disciplines.

• Ensure project setup and onboarding is completed effectively within the first 90 days.

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If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this job before applying or would like to hear about other live vacancies or upcoming opportunities then please contact Josh Potter on 0477 666 859.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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