Australia, Perth Cbd
Fulltime: 45 hrs a week
Experience: 3 years
Closing: March 16, 2025

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Introduction

Our client is a leading player in the mining sector, committed to sustainability and decarbonisation. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and oversee projects that drive carbon reduction initiatives across mining and rail operations.

What are you going to do 

Role:

  • Lead Projects: Manage all phases, ensuring alignment with sustainability, budget, and timeline goals.

  • Drive Decarbonisation: Implement carbon reduction strategies across mining and rail.

  • Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with teams, clients, and regulators to meet sustainability targets.

  • Manage Risks: Identify and mitigate environmental, budget, and technical risks.

  • Lead Teams: Guide cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.

  • Control Budgets & Schedules: Oversee resources and ensure timely delivery.

  • Report on Sustainability: Provide updates on progress, carbon metrics, and impacts.

  • Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to decarbonisation regulations.

  • Promote Innovation: Integrate cutting-edge technologies and practices.

  • Drive Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance future project efficiency.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements:

  • Extensive expereince in project management, with a focus on mining, rail, or decarbonisation projects.
  • Proven success managing large-scale projects, preferably in mining, energy, or transport sectors, with sustainability focus.
  • Strong ability to lead, motivate, and mentor project teams, ensuring high stakeholder engagement.
  • Deep understanding of mining operations, rail systems, and decarbonisation technologies.
  • Advanced project management (planning, budgeting, scheduling), excellent communication and problem-solving, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of global decarbonisation goals and green tech in mining and transport.
  • Familiarity with carbon emission and sustainability regulations in mining and rail.
  • Experience with project management and engineering software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
  • Bachelor's in Mining, Civil, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, or related field. Master's in Sustainability or Environmental Management is a plus.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work with an industry leader
  • 12 month contract scope for extension
  • Perth based position
  • Health & Wellness Programme
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

What we offer 

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.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact l.collins@brunel.net

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At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Louise Collins

+61 8 9429 5649