Australia, Perth Cbd
Fulltime: 45 hrs a week
Experience: 5 years
Closing: 03 January 2025

Introduction

Brunel are seeking a Project Manager with a Mechanical Engineering degree to manage high-volume, impactful projects supporting leading mining operators.

What are you going to do 

Step into a high profile role with a highly regarded consultancy specialising in mining projects across Australia. We're seeking a Project Manager with a Mechanical Engineering degree to manage high-volume, impactful projects supporting leading mining operators.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Leadership: Oversee the delivery of sustaining capital projects from initiation to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
  • Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and aligning project objectives with client expectations.
  • Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones to ensure timely delivery.
  • Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, cost controls, and financial reporting to meet profitability targets.
  • Resource Allocation: Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources to meet project demands.
  • Change Management: Identify, assess, and implement project scope changes, minimizing impact on timelines and costs.
  • Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to maintain seamless execution.
  • Contract Administration: Manage contracts and ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and deliverables.
  • Compliance & Safety: Ensure all projects adhere to safety standards, industry regulations, and best practices.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements:

  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (essential).
  • Experience: 10+ years in project management, preferably within engineering consultancies and the mining sector.
  • Sustaining Capital Expertise: Proven track record managing sustaining capital projects, including multi-client environments.
  • Project Management Skills: Strong capabilities in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
  • Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of mechanical systems, mining operations, and regulatory standards.
  • Commercial Acumen: Experience with contract administration, cost control, and change management processes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Software Proficiency: Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) and engineering software.
  • Adaptability: Ability to manage complex projects with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Safety Focus: Commitment to upholding safety standards and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

What we offer 

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Weekly pay
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and innovative work environm
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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

LC

Louise Collins

+61 8 9429 5649