Senior Project Engineer, Mining Projects – Perth

Zeal Engineering; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeal Engineering seeks a Lead Project Engineer in Perth to join an owner's team delivering gold projects from study through commissioning. You will support the Project Manager, ensure on-budget, on-schedule delivery, and oversee multidisciplinary mining initiatives.

Based in Perth, site presence required during construction and commissioning. The role covers engineering management, tendering, vendor interfaces, and risk-based safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or SMP background.
• Mining and resources sector experience, local or international projects.
• Proven estimating, tendering, package management, and cost/schedule accountability.
• Strong ability to identify project risks and lead safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering management, project planning, reporting, and on-site construction support across local and international projects.
• Prepare, evaluate, adjudicate, and award tender and contractor packages.
• Manage interfaces and monitor performance across vendors, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Interpret drawings and documents to resolve complex technical issues.
• Liaise with client-side and site stakeholders on technical and delivery requirements.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Package management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Risk management

On-site construction support

Education

Recognised Engineering Degree (Civil, Mechanical, or SMP background)

Job description

Zeal Engineering seeks a Lead Project Engineer in Perth to join an owner's team delivering gold projects from study through commissioning. You will support the Project Manager, ensure on-budget, on-schedule delivery, and oversee multidisciplinary mining initiatives.

Based in Perth, site presence required during construction and commissioning. The role covers engineering management, tendering, vendor interfaces, and risk-based safety leadership.