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Hays | Resources & Mining

Project Engineer

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Contract type:

Freelance / Contract

Location:

Adelaide SA, Australia

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

25 September 2026

What they need


Your new company

Our client is amongst the world's top producers of major commodities, including iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper and uranium. They extract and process minerals, oil and gas from their production operations located primarily in Australia and the Americas.

Your new role

  • Manage underground mechanical and civil infrastructure projects from planning through to execution and close-out.
  • Coordinate contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely on schedule and in line with site requirements.
  • Develop scopes of work, manage vendor engagement and support the implementation of engineering designs in an operational environment.
  • Monitor project schedules, risks, opportunities and key milestones, providing clear communication across project teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity and operational performance.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Current C Class Driver's Licence.
  • A tertiary qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Previous experience working within an underground mining environment.
  • Exposure to project delivery, with a strong desire to develop your project management capabilities.
  • Proficiency with mining and project software including Deswik, AutoCAD and Primavera P6.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across operational, technical and contractor teams.

What you'll get in return

Join a global mining organisation and contribute to critical underground infrastructure projects at a major mining operation. You'll gain valuable experience working across a range of mechanical and civil projects while developing your project management capabilities alongside experienced industry professionals. This FIFO 8/6 opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate, a supportive team environment and exposure to large-scale mining projects. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while further developing your technical and project delivery skills.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in these roles, please click 'Apply Now' to forward a copy of your up-to-date CV to [email protected].

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

In conjunction with our clients, and our commitment to achieving a diverse workforce, we strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Hays is an equal-opportunity employer and is working in accordance with our client to achieve equality under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 WA Legislation (section 13).

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