Project Engineer

About Macmahon

Macmahon is a leading underground mining contractor with over 30 years of experience. Our site-based teams support crews on the ground, keep sites running smoothly, and value capability, reliability and teamwork.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you will support the successful delivery of underground mining operations by working closely with Project Managers and site teams to drive performance, improve productivity and achieve strong commercial outcomes.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing underground mining contractor, gaining exposure to industry-leading equipment, operational practices and large-scale projects. You'll play a key role in project delivery while developing your career towards senior technical and leadership positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering operational, financial and contractual project objectives.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, schedules and performance reporting.
• Analyse operational and financial data to identify opportunities to improve productivity, utilisation and profitability.
• Assist with commercial activities including progress claims, contract variations, dayworks and tender submissions.
• Collaborate with operational teams to optimise project outcomes, resource utilisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with safety, contractual and statutory requirements while ensuring accurate project documentation and reporting.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in a Project Engineer, Mining Engineer or similar technical role within underground or contract mining and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience using SAP and Power BI for project reporting and performance analysis.
• Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Valid Class 1 (unrestricted manual) New Zealand drivers licence (essential).

Role Details

• Location: Snowy River Gold Mine Project – Reefton, New Zealand’s South Island
• Roster: 7:7 (Local) or 14:14 (FIFO)
• Accommodation allowance provided for local personnel
• Flights, transport and accommodation provided for FIFO personnel
• Competitive remuneration package

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a team that looks out for each other. Work with skilled, down-to-earth people
• Learn on the job and broaden your skills across stable opportunities on quality projects

If this sounds like you, apply now.

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