Project Engineer

Monadelphous; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the Engineering Construction division, supporting the delivery of a major mining project in South Australia. This role is based in Adelaide or surrounding areas with regular site travel and a 2:1 roster as the project progresses.

You will work closely with the Lead Project Engineer and broader team to coordinate engineering and construction delivery, focusing on SMP scopes, planning, and client engagement while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer in mining or major construction projects.
• Experience delivering or supporting SMP scopes on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, methodologies and scheduling.
• Commercial awareness including cost control and change management.
• Strong technical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering and construction delivery of assigned SMP work fronts, ensuring activities are planned, coordinated and executed safely and efficiently.
• Assist with construction methodologies, work packs, sequencing and short-term planning to support project execution.
• Coordinate engineering, materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor requirements to maintain progress against schedules.
• Work closely with supervisors and construction teams to resolve technical issues and support delivery.
• Support project controls and commercial activities including progress tracking, variations and change management.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders while ensuring safety and quality requirements.

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Structural/Civil)

Job description

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Engineering Construction division, supporting the delivery of a major mining and minerals project in South Australia. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale project team delivering multidisciplinary construction works, with a strong focus on Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) scopes.

Based in Adelaide or surrounding areas, you will work closely with the Lead Project Engineer, Project Manager, construction supervisors and wider project team to coordinate the engineering and construction delivery of assigned work fronts. The position will involve regular site travel and work on a 2:1 roster as the project progresses.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, this is an excellent opportunity to build your project delivery experience with a growing business delivering complex works for tier 1 clients across the resources sector.

Working with Monadelphous offers many benefits, some of which include:

• Be part of a high-performing team delivering a major tier 1 mining project, gaining exposure to complex, large-scale SMP construction works
• Develop your project engineering capability across planning, construction delivery, commercial management and client engagement
• Enjoy long-term career development with a strong pipeline of projects, ongoing training, and opportunities to progress across Monadelphous' national operations
• Work for a company that values safety, teamwork, and wellbeing, offering a supportive culture, competitive remuneration, and flexible FIFO arrangements

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Support the engineering and construction delivery of assigned SMP work fronts, ensuring activities are planned, coordinated and executed safely and efficiently
• Assist with construction methodologies, work packs, sequencing and short-term planning to support project execution
• Coordinate engineering, materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor requirements to maintain progress against project schedules and milestones
• Work closely with supervisors and construction teams to resolve technical issues, remove constraints and support delivery
• Support project controls and commercial activities including progress tracking, cost control, forecasting, variations and change management
• Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, technical and project requirements

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within mining, minerals processing, oil & gas, energy or major construction projects
• Experience delivering or supporting SMP scopes on large-scale construction projects
• Good understanding of construction planning, methodologies, work pack development, sequencing, scheduling and progress reporting
• Commercial awareness, including experience supporting cost control, forecasting, subcontractor management and change management
• Strong technical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a practical approach to construction delivery
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or related Engineering discipline, with knowledge of Australian standards and construction practices
• BHP project or operational experience will be highly regarded; Adelaide or surrounding area based candidates preferred, with the ability to work a 2:1 roster

Life at Monadelphous

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We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application.

About us

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.