Senior Mining Engineer - Advisory & Design Leader

WSP; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Australia’s Mine Advisory group is expanding, and we are seeking a highly experienced Principal Mining Engineer to join our Perth team. You will lead complex projects for major mining clients, guiding study design, optimisation, and advisory work with a focus on value and sustainability.

With 15+ years of mining experience and a strong track record in open pit and underground environments, you’ll mentor multidisciplinary teams and deliver technically robust solutions that meet time, budget,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years experience in mining engineering across studies, operations, and/or consulting.
• Proven capability in mine design, scheduling, optimisation, and technical review.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience working directly with clients on advisory and technical assignments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to turn insights into clear, meaningful recommendations.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Mine design for open pit and/or underground mines, scheduling, optimisation, equipment selection and operating and capital cost estimates.
• Overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle (proposal, contract, scope of work, technical quality and senior review) and consulting with appropriate peers.
• Delivering technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions to clients which meet time, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Carry out technical work in support of due diligence reviews supporting mergers, acquisitions under the supervision of other senior and principal engineers.
• Manage the preparation of tenders, proposals and reports for clients.

Skills

Mine design

Scheduling

Optimization

Technical review

Client engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

WSP Australia’s Mine Advisory group is expanding, and we are seeking a highly experienced Principal Mining Engineer to join our Perth team. You will lead complex projects for major mining clients, guiding study design, optimisation, and advisory work with a focus on value and sustainability.

With 15+ years of mining experience and a strong track record in open pit and underground environments, you’ll mentor multidisciplinary teams and deliver technically robust solutions that meet time, budget,