Ironstone Australia is a proud 100% Indigenous-owned business with a strong presence in the mining and construction sectors. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, where safety, quality, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Ironstone Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our site-based team on a 2:1 day shift roster. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving project delivery, maintaining schedule alignment, and ensuring all work is completed to the highest safety and quality standards.
The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively, with a strong background in construction.

This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver impactful outcomes across a range of NPI (Non-Process Infrastructure) projects in the mining construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster and promote a positive health and safety culture across all activities.
• Ensure works are executed safely, in line with company and client standards, and in accordance with relevant permits, JHAs, Take 5s, CRAW workshops, and HAZOPs.
• Lead the procurement process, including registers, material and equipment delivery, and management of site office facilities.
• Oversee earthworks, concrete, minor electrical and mechanical installations, and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Ensure plant and equipment are compliant and approved by client inspectors.
• Prepare and manage work packs for all work groups.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and implement mitigation strategies where required.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project goals.
• Implement project controls including specifications, schedules, budgets, and forecasts, with daily reporting.
• Ensure project deliverables meet client requirements, engineering standards, and quality expectations.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage contract administration, including variations, extensions of time, and other contractual entitlements.
• Compile and maintain ITPs, ITRs, MDRs, and all associated quality documentation.
• Schedule and manage hold points, inspections, and client services to meet project milestones.

About You

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Engineer role on FIFO NPI projects.
• Extensive experience managing capital projects in mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of mining construction, infrastructure delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while leading teams effectively.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognised Engineering degree (desirable)
• Qualification in Project Management or Frontline Management
• Professional body membership (desirable)
• Current Section 44 or S26
• National Police Clearance
• Must be able to pass a Heavy Medical
• Current Driver’s Licence

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