SMP Engineer

SMP Engineer

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management and Executive talent.

Our client is partnering with a major resources organisation to recruit an experienced SMP Engineer to join the Owner's Team delivering a significant brownfield infrastructure project in the Pilbara.

Roster: 2/1 roster

Start date: Early June 2026

Duration: approx. 12 months - depending on client requirements

Pay Rate: $110.00 p/h

Please note that only people with relevant experience will be considered.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the safe and successful execution of civil and mechanical works within an operating mining environment.

The position is site-based on a 2:1 FIFO roster from Perth, with an anticipated start in early June.

Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will act as the Owner's representative on site, coordinating contractors and ensuring all works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The project includes a broad range of civil and mechanical scopes such as:

• Concrete foundations, slabs, and plinths
• Drainage and roadworks
• Laydown areas and hardstands
• Structural and mechanical installations
• Substation civil works
• Piling and associated infrastructure

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate day-to-day civil and mechanical construction activities
• Monitor contractor performance across safety, quality, and productivity
• Manage QA/QC processes including ITPs, hold points, NCRs, and handover documentation
• Prepare and track RFIs, redline markups, and as-built records
• Maintain short interval plans and 3-6 week look-ahead schedules
• Track quantities, progress, and productivity metrics
• Support variations, claims, and progress valuations
• Ensure compliance with environmental, heritage, and permit requirements
• Drive commissioning readiness and punch list close-out

The ideal candidate will hold the following**:**

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering
• 5+ years' site-based engineering experience on mining, civil, or process infrastructure projects
• Strong brownfield construction experience within owner, EPCM, or contractor environments
• Proven experience delivering concrete, piling, civil, and mechanical packages
• Solid understanding of QA/QC systems and Australian Standards
• Strong contractor and interface management skills
• Excellent communication and reporting ability

If you are interested in the role and fit the criteria, please apply online today! If you have any further questions before applying online, please email Holly Storor at holly.storor@persolapac.com

**PLEASE NOTE - only applicant with recent experience will be considered**

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Consultant

Holly.Storor@persolkelly.com.au

Reference number: 210379434

Profession:

Mining and Resources

Mining - Eng. & Maintenance

Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce

Date posted: 18th May, 2026