Project Engineer (Tsf)

Stellar Recruitment; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 216,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster 8/6 ex-Perth

Client-side role for internationalMine

12-month contract + super

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer (TSF) in Western Australia to oversee the tailings dam construction on a mine-owner site. The role requires civil engineering expertise, FIFO experience, and strong coordination with sub-contractors to deliver on QA/HSE standards.

The contract spans 12 months with flights, accommodation, and meals provided, and offers a competitive rate and superannuation on top of base pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) required.
• 4–6 years' post-graduate civil construction experience on large earthworks projects.
• Experience on mine site civil infrastructure or industrial projects with large earthworks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and construction of the tailings dam.
• Provide QA sign-off for the project.
• Guide technical queries for sub-contractors and monitor progress, ensuring HSE/QA compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

FIFO experience

Drivers license (C Class WA)

Availability within 2 weeks

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Job description

About the Company

Our mining client is an international company that operates a large iron ore minesite in Western Australia. They are currently expanding the mine's key infrastructure including construction of a new tailings storage facility (TSF) and associated pipelines and water infrastructure network, where they need a civil Project Engineer (TSF).

About the Role

Do you prefer a role where you know you are paid for all hours worked? Are you frustrated in your current role by working overtime on a fixed salary with no extra compensation? This Project Engineer (TSF) position will guarantee that you are paid for all hours worked on a FIFO 8/6 roster, 12 hours/day at $86.70/hr + super, for the next 12 months, guaranteed!

This position will suit a tertiary qualified Civil Engineer who has previously worked for civil contractors on the construction of bulk earthworks projects in the mining or industrial sector, and who wants to transition to working client-side for a mine owner.

If you are the successful Project Engineer, you will oversee the management and construction of the new tailings dam and be responsible for the QA sign-off in due course.

As Project Engineer (TSF) you will provide guidance on technical queries for sub-contractors, monitoring and reporting on progress, and ensuring adherence to HSE and QA requirements at all times.

This is a terrific long-term 12 month contract role paying equivalent of $240K + super per annum. All flights, accommodation and meals will be provided.

Skills, Qualifications and Other Requirements

• Minimum Bachelors of Engineering (Civil)
• Approximately 4-6 years' post graduate civil construction experience on large earthworks projects for civil contractors in Australia
• Experience on mine site civil infrastructure or industrial developments involving large earthworks scopes or water infrastructure earthworks is essential (ie. site preparation, tailings dam construction projects, haul/access roads, embankments, buttresses, dewatering)
• Previous FIFO experience on minesite civils projects preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead others
• Clean current C Class WA Driver's License
• WA based with existing rights to work in Australia
• Available within 2 weeks' notice maximum

Benefits

• Short FIFO 8/6 roster ex-Perth, 12 Hours paid/day
• Work Client-Side for an International Mine Owner
• 12 Month Contract, Superb Rate $86.70/hr + Super

Company Culture

The culture within this Mine Owner's team is renowned as being one that supports career development led by a highly professional management team with an outstanding track record of success. You'll be warmly welcomed into a construction team where you will have an opportunity to influence outcomes and where your contribution will be valued, acknowledged, and generously rewarded.