Senior Project Engineer – On‑Site Underground Mine (Darwin)

Core Lithium Ltd.; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package + superannuation

Residential in Darwin

Maximum term to end 2027

Authority to approve methodologies

Strong safety record

Job summary

Core Lithium Ltd. seeks a Senior Project Engineer for the Finniss Lithium Operation BP33 underground project near Darwin.

You will act as the Principal's representative across civil, structural and mechanical interfaces, driving constructability reviews and contractor oversight. This residential, Monday–Friday role is based in Darwin, with a lean project team and direct access to the Construction Manager for decisions.

Qualifications

• Must have degree in civil, structural or mechanical engineering or construction management.
• Minimum 8 years in engineering and project delivery on mining, resources, infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Track record managing quality with contractors on multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Strong grasp of construction methodologies, contract administration and project controls.
• Currently hold an Australian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering interfaces: constructability reviews, RFIs, design clarifications and controlled documentation.
• Hold contractors to their methodologies, work packs, programs and quality obligations.
• Drive schedule discipline with look-ahead plans, recovery strategies and early calls on risk.
• Review progress claims and variations, and keep the Construction Manager across commercial exposure.
• Verify quality in the field: ITPs, hold and witness points, non-conformances and turnover records.
• Carry the asset through commissioning, punch-list close-out and handover to operations.

Skills

Engineering degree

8+ years experience

Contract management

Project controls

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/mechanical engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer

Project management qualifications or leadership training

Job description

Core Lithium Ltd. seeks a Senior Project Engineer for the Finniss Lithium Operation BP33 underground project near Darwin.

You will act as the Principal's representative across civil, structural and mechanical interfaces, driving constructability reviews and contractor oversight. This residential, Monday–Friday role is based in Darwin, with a lean project team and direct access to the Construction Manager for decisions.