FIFO Project Engineer – Mining (Perth, 8/6 Rotation)

Zeal Engineering; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeal Personnel is seeking a Project Engineer for a FIFO assignment based out of Perth, with an 8 & 6 rotation. You will provide engineering leadership across the design, construction and commissioning of small to medium-scale capital projects in an operational mining environment, working with site stakeholders to safely deliver growth.

This hands-on role requires overseeing technical integrity, compliance, and handover through all project stages, while supporting scheduling, cost tracking and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, Construction or related technical discipline.
• Experience delivering engineering or capital projects in mining/heavy industrial environments.
• Exposure to design, construction, commissioning and handover lifecycle.
• Formal Project Management qualification is highly regarded.
• Experience coordinating contractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Solid understanding of project controls and compliance requirements.
• Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate with site teams, contractors and consultants to resolve technical issues and drive delivery.
• Support project controls including scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting and progress reporting.
• Monitor construction and commissioning activities, ensuring quality standards and design requirements are met.
• Maintain project records, as-built documentation and handover packages.
• Promote a strong safety culture and provide visible leadership in the field.

Skills

Engineering degree

Project lifecycle

Stakeholder coordination

Project management qualification

Contractor coordination

Technical leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Zeal Personnel is seeking a Project Engineer for a FIFO assignment based out of Perth, with an 8 & 6 rotation. You will provide engineering leadership across the design, construction and commissioning of small to medium-scale capital projects in an operational mining environment, working with site stakeholders to safely deliver growth.

This hands-on role requires overseeing technical integrity, compliance, and handover through all project stages, while supporting scheduling, cost tracking and