Australia, Kwinana
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: August 24, 2025

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Introduction

We are partnering with a leading processing business to source an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of sustaining capital projects at their Kwinana-based operation. This role offers the opportunity to lead technically complex brownfield projects that are critical to maintaining production reliability and plant optimisation.You will be responsible for managing all technical aspects of assigned projects from planning through to handover.

What are you going to do 

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of brownfield sustaining projects in accordance with internal project governance.
  • Apply a hybrid Agile/Scrum project methodology including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Manage contractor interfaces and ensure alignment with project scope and standards.
  • Oversee procurement of materials and services, and track cost and schedule performance.
  • Ensure completed works are handed over smoothly to operational teams.
  • Foster a high-performing, safety-focused project environment that aligns with company policies and procedures

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar discipline).
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in project engineering or project management in the mining, industrial, or processing sectors.
  • Proven success delivering brownfield projects across the full lifecycle (study to commissioning and handover).
  • Familiarity with Australian engineering standards and construction practices.
  • Experience working with Agile project methodologies.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strategic thinking and strong prioritisation skills.
  • Calm and composed under pressure with a drive for results.
  • Collaborative, proactive, and able to lead cross-functional teams
  • This role would be suited to candidate based South of the River
  • You must have current righ to work in Australia to be considered for this role

What we offer 

  • Join a technically advanced processing operation with long-term investment in site improvements.
  • Work as part of a collaborative, outcomes-driven project team
  • Contract to end of June 2026
  • Monday to Friday role
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

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