Senior SMP Project Engineer - Mining & Mineral Processing

Sedgman; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Professional development and career**

Job summary

Sedgman is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (SMP) to join our Projects team in Australia. You will lead Structural, Mechanical and Piping projects across the full lifecycle, from bid support through to commissioning and handover.

You will work with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and clients to deliver SMP projects safely, on schedule and within budget. You will provide technical and commercial leadership, manage interfaces, and mentor junior engineers, contributing to winning work

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related discipline).
• 5-10+ years' experience in project engineering within mining, mineral processing, resources, heavy industry or construction.
• Demonstrated experience delivering SMP projects through construction and commissioning.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) project activities across all phases of delivery.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts and delivery performance.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance during execution.
• Support 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 the project team.
• Support site construction, commissioning and project mobilisation as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

Project engineering

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & cost control

Autonomy

Leadership

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related)

Job description

Sedgman is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (SMP) to join our Projects team in Australia. You will lead Structural, Mechanical and Piping projects across the full lifecycle, from bid support through to commissioning and handover.

You will work with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and clients to deliver SMP projects safely, on schedule and within budget. You will provide technical and commercial leadership, manage interfaces, and mentor junior engineers, contributing to winning work