Senior Project Engineer

Sedgman Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work options

Career progression

Job summary

Sedgman Limited is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (SMP) to join our Projects team in Australia. You will lead SMP activities across design, procurement, construction and commissioning for mining and mineral processing projects.

You will provide technical and commercial leadership, manage interfaces with clients and subcontractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget. This role offers hybrid work arrangements and strong advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Chemical or related discipline.
• 5–10+ years' experience in project engineering within mining, mineral processing, resources, heavy industry or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead Structural, Mechanical and Piping SMP project activities across all phases of delivery.
• Manage schedules, budgets, forecasts and delivery performance.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance during execution.
• Support bid preparation, proposals and work-winning activities.
• Develop execution strategies, construction methodologies and delivery plans.
• Manage procurement, tender evaluations and contract administration.
• Provide leadership to Project Engineers and team.
• Support site construction, commissioning and mobilisation.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Scheduling

Cost management

Risk management

Autonomous working

Safety consciousness

Construction delivery

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical)

Job description

Sedgman is a market leader in the design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPC and EPCM) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients.

Setting the standard in terms of safety, innovation, technical capability and project delivery, we offer outstanding career opportunities with offices throughout Australia, Canada, Germany and across the globe. The expertise and enthusiasm of our people and professional, friendly atmosphere is paramount to our continued success.

Sedgman is proud to offer the position of Senior Project Engineer (SMP) to join our Projects team. Working within a multidisciplinary project delivery environment, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) projects across the mining and resources sector.

This role offers exposure across the full project lifecycle, from supporting work-winning and bid activities through to construction execution, commissioning and project delivery. You will provide technical and commercial leadership, manage key project interfaces, and work closely with project managers, engineering teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate Structural, Mechanical and Piping project activities across all phases of project delivery.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts and delivery performance to achieve successful outcomes.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance throughout project execution.
• Support and contribute to bid preparation, proposals and work-winning activities.
• Develop project execution strategies, construction methodologies and delivery plans.
• Manage procurement activities, tender evaluations and contract administration.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers and broader project team members.
• Support site construction, commissioning and project mobilisation activities as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements throughout project execution.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related discipline).
• 5-10+ years' experience in project engineering within mining, mineral processing, resources, heavy industry or construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering SMP projects through construction and commissioning phases.
• Strong understanding of project controls, including scheduling, cost management, forecasting and risk management.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and project interfaces.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and drive project outcomes.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong commitment to safety and delivery excellence.
• Experience working within EPC or EPCM project delivery environments.
• Strong construction delivery background with a major contractor or construction organisation.
• Previous experience with companies such as Monadelphous, UGL, CPB Contractors or similar major construction contractors.
• Experience delivering greenfield and brownfield mining or mineral processing projects.
• Site-based construction, commissioning or FIFO project experience.
• Exposure to work-winning, studies, bid development and proposal activities.

What We Can Offer You

• The opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging SMP projects across the resources sector.
• Exposure to both project delivery and business development activities.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work options.
• Opportunities to contribute to major projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative, supportive and high-performing team environment.
• A strong focus on safety, innovation and continuous improvement.

Please note you must hold the right to work in Australia.

Sedgman is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity in the workplace and foster a culture where employees can reach their full potential by feeling respected, included and heard.

Sedgman is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry. Our whole-of-life offering is strengthened by our years of expertise, our outstanding team and our client focus. To us, Engineering is more than just something we do – it’s empowering. It’s a foundation that allows us to overcome the most complex of challenges, to unlock the full potential of any commodity, to operate in any environment around the world, and to generate true value for our clients. Over the life of your project, collaboration is key. We walk the journey with our clients, providing flexible commercial solutions and unlocking the hidden potential of your project. Our full service capability allows us to deliver outcomes that exceed expectation, on time and on budget.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

Sedgman is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry. Our whole-of-life offering is strengthened by our years of expertise, our outstanding team and our client focus. To us, Engineering is more than just something we do – it’s empowering. It’s a foundation that allows us to overcome the most complex of challenges, to unlock the full potential of any commodity, to operate in any environment around the world, and to generate true value for our clients. Over the life of your project, collaboration is key. We walk the journey with our clients, providing flexible commercial solutions and unlocking the hidden potential of your project. Our full service capability allows us to deliver outcomes that exceed expectation, on time and on budget.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website