Senior Engineer - Projects

Greatland Resources Limited; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Greatland Resources Limited is seeking a hands‑on project leader to oversee planning, engineering, procurement, contractor management and execution across structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation disciplines at our Western Australia operations. The role focuses on delivering brownfield capital projects with strong cost control and stakeholder engagement.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, manage budgets, ensure compliance with Australian Standards, and report monthly on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years' experience within mining, mineral processing or industrial infrastructure environments.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering brownfield capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong contract management experience, including management of construction contractors and vendors.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards relating to civil, structural, mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience in project scheduling, cost control, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and SAP.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Section 26 Statutory Supervisor certification.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and design contracts.
• Experience in infrastructure and layout design.
• Previous leadership experience managing project teams or contractors within a mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe delivery of sustaining capital projects from initiation through to commissioning and handover.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate engineering, design reviews, procurement activities and construction execution.
• Oversight construction contractors and consultants to ensure delivery meets quality, safety and performance expectations.
• Engage with operational stakeholders to define project requirements, develop solutions and manage scope changes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Greatland, Telfer and Australian Standards, statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide accurate monthly progress and capital forecasting reports.
• Drive strong cost management practices through effective budgeting, forecasting and expenditure control.
• Promote a culture of safety leadership through contractor management, field leadership activities and critical control verification.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve asset reliability, operational efficiency and project delivery outcomes.

Skills

Engineering

Project management

Brownfield projects

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

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Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, ownership and results are at the heart of our culture.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership position where you will oversee the planning, engineering, procurement, contractor management and execution of projects across structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation disciplines. You will work closely with operational stakeholders, engineering consultants, contractors and site leadership teams to define project objectives, manage resources, control costs and ensure project outcomes align with operational needs and business strategy.

Please note: This is a permanent role on 8/6 FIFO Roster from Perth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe delivery of sustaining capital projects from initiation through to commissioning and handover.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate engineering, design reviews, procurement activities and construction execution.
• Oversight construction contractors and consultants to ensure delivery meets quality, safety and performance expectations.
• Engage with operational stakeholders to define project requirements, develop solutions and manage scope changes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Greatland, Telfer and Australian Standards, statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide accurate monthly progress and capital forecasting reports.
• Drive strong cost management practices through effective budgeting, forecasting and expenditure control.
• Promote a culture of safety leadership through contractor management, field leadership activities and critical control verification.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve asset reliability, operational efficiency and project delivery outcomes.

About You

You are a technically capable and commercially astute project professional with extensive experience delivering brownfield projects within mining, processing or heavy industrial environments. You are comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, influencing decision‑making and leading project teams to achieve successful outcomes.

You bring a proactive approach to safety, strong leadership skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years' experience within mining, mineral processing or industrial infrastructure environments.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering brownfield capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong contract management experience, including the management of construction contractors and vendors.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards relating to civil, structural, mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience in project scheduling, cost control, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and SAP.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Section 26 Statutory Supervisor certification.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and design contracts.
• Experience in infrastructure and layout design.
• Previous leadership experience managing project teams or contractors within a mining environment.

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a long‑life gold‑copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open‑pit and underground mining and Australia’s third‑largest gold‑copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly‑in fly‑out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.

Why Greatland?

Join a growing team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland possesses two long mine life assets at Telfer and Havieron that present remarkable opportunities for the right candidate to grow and make a difference in long‑life underground mining projects. We also offer:

• Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
• Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
• Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
• Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Parental leave designed to support you and your family
• Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing
• Get more from your money with exclusive employee banking perks
• Exclusive employee discount program with access to hundreds of Australia’s leading retailers
• Dig into health care discounts with NIB & HBF

As part of Greatland’s pre‑employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.