Lead Project Engineer

Position Information

• Ref #: 300048722
• Region: Perth, WA
• Classification: Professionals
• Date Posted: 24-Apr-2026

Description & Requirements

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, our Engineering Construction division is seeking experienced Lead Project Engineers to join the team.

This role will initially be based in our Perth office, supporting early project phases including ECI, planning, and mobilisation, before transitioning to site during execution.

This position offers full lifecycle exposure - from project startup through to construction and closeout - along with a clear pathway into Project Management for those looking to step into senior leadership roles.

Working with Monadelphous offers many benefits, some of which include:

• An opportunity to work with a tier 1 contractor in the resources industry.
• Attractive remuneration packages
• Victoria Park location, with public transport and free parking close by

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Project Managers to ensure project objectives are met on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide offsite engineering support, working across a suite of projects and assisting with ECIs, tendering, and delivery of live projects.
• Manage the interface between the engineering and project delivery teams to maintain compliance with the specifications, schedules and contract.
• Lead and oversee workpack development, as well as assist in planning, scheduling, and executing the scope of work, including organising project resources, equipment, and materials/procurement.
• Lead and supervise the resolution of technical queries as required.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to other members of the Engineering team.
• Compile schedule, cost, progress and forecast reports for the project; ensuring all schedule reporting requirements are met.
• Provide support to the project team and implement best practice on the project.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in Project Engineering on large-scale resources construction projects for similar companies.
• Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• A methodical approach, high attention to detail and take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of own work.
• Strong leadership skills, with a delivery-focused mindset and high level of self-motivation to meet tight schedules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.

Life at Monadelphous There’s lots to get involved in, celebratory or cultural events and so much more. We work hard to make Monadelphous a truly great place to work.

We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application

About us Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Our Engineering Construction division is an increasingly diverse business, focusing on managing and delivering large-scale project management and construction services. Our expertise includes civil construction, structural steel fabrication, modularisation and delivery, as well as structural, mechanical, piping and tank construction. We also specialise in heavy lift and haulage services, electrical and instrumentation work and renewable energy infrastructure.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. Apply now to get started. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.