Senior SMP Project Engineer

Position Information

• Ref #: 300048732
• Region: Perth, WA
• Classification: Professionals
• Date Posted: 23-Apr-2026

Description & Requirements

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Senior SMP Project Engineer to join our Engineering Construction division, supporting the delivery of a major mining and minerals project in Western Australia.

This is a key role on a large-scale project encompassing both SMP and E&I scopes, with a strong focus on SMP delivery. The position will initially be based in the Perth office commencing May/June, before transitioning to site mid-late August on a 2:1 roster.

We are open to candidates based in any major Australian capital city.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business delivering complex works for tier 1 clients across the resources sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of SMP work packs and oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of project scopes
• Coordinate labour, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient and compliant project delivery
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to supervisors and project teams
• Monitor construction progress, track milestones, and ensure alignment with project schedules
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies across SMP activities
• Promote and enforce strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all HSE requirements
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with quality assurance procedures, client specifications, and ISO standards
• Manage subcontractors and support commercial aspects including cost control, forecasting, and change management
• Support commissioning and handover activities as required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Engineer role with a strong SMP background in mining, minerals, or major infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated capability in delivering SMP scopes on large-scale construction projects
• Strong experience in planning, scheduling, work pack development, and progress reporting
• Solid commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and change management
• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and site teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering
• Strong knowledge of applicable Australian standards, quality systems (AS/NZS ISO 9001), and site-based construction practices
• Ability to work a 2:1 FIFO roster
• Valid right to work in Australia

Our Commitment

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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.