Senior Project Engineer

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia NES Fircroft Full time $135,000 per year

Senior Project Engineer | Monday–Friday | SoR

Location: Kwinana, WA

Roster: Monday to Friday

Contract: to March 2026 with likely extension

Rate: up to $135/hr

About the Role

Join a global leader in lithium production during an exciting ramp-up phase. As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering brownfield projects.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll lead projects through the full lifecycle—from initiation and design through to commissioning and handover—ensuring alignment with the company's governance framework and strategic objectives.

What's On Offer

  • Contract position with likely extension
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Monday–Friday roster based in Kwinana
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact ramp-up projects
  • Exposure to advanced processing technology in a world-class facility
  • Collaborative team culture with strong leadership support

What You'll Need

  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering
  • 7+ years' project management experience in mining, resources, or major industrial sectors
  • Experience in downstream processing/chemical plants
  • Knowledge of Australian engineering and construction practices
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills - especially around design management with external stakeholders
  • Ability to manage risk and deliver projects safely and efficiently
  • Familiarity with digital technologies in project delivery

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute project strategies and plans
  • Lead projects through all phases: initiation, design, construction, commissioning, and handover
  • Coordinate interfaces between engineering, execution, and operations teams
  • Manage procurement, cost, and schedule performance
  • Drive governance compliance and risk management
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
  • Engage and manage key vendors and stakeholders

What to Do

If this sounds like you, click the relevant links to apply. Australian working rights are essential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 and Manufacturing sectors 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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