Senior Project Engineer - NPI

Senior Project Engineer - NPI

Contract Type:

Contractor

Salary:

 -  

Location:

Perth - Western Australia 

Industry:

Engineering

Date Published:

18-May-2026

We’re partnering with a leading WA resources organisation to secure a Senior Project Engineer – NPI to support the delivery of large-scale infrastructure packages across a major project portfolio.

This role will see you working across both Perth and site , playing a key role in delivering non-process infrastructure from design through to execution.
 
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth / Site
Roster: Monday to Friday (Perth) / two weeks on-site, one week off-site (Site)
Contract: Initially 12-month contract
Position: Senior Project Engineer - NPI
You will report to the Package Lead and be offered the following opportunities:
  • Be part of a high-performance team with a strong values-based culture.
  • Enjoy longevity working on a portfolio of projects.
  • Deliver on multi-billion-dollar projects across multiple assets.
  • Experience all phases of a project from scoping to execution,
  • Lead the delivery of non-process infrastructure scope from design through to execution phases on a project under the direction of a project lead and/or project manager.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead delivery of NPI packages including camps, utilities, buildings, access roads, and laydown areas  
  • Manage end-to-end project lifecycle from design through to construction and commissioning 
  • Coordinate interfaces between contractors, suppliers, and construction teams  
  • Oversee procurement, contract administration, variations and progress claims  
  • Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specs, SWMS, and ITPs  
  • Lead resolution of technical queries and non-conformances  
  • Monitor and manage safety, quality, environmental and cost performance  
  • Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and key milestones

About You
  • Degree-qualified in Engineering
  • 8+ years’ experience delivering infrastructure or resources projects 
  • Strong experience across NPI scope (civils, utilities, camps, infrastructure) 
  • Proven ability managing contractors, suppliers, and interfaces  
  • Solid understanding of construction methodologies and site delivery  
  • Strong commercial acumen – contracts, variations, cost control 
  • Experience with drawings, specifications, and compliance requirements  
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  RESPECTFULLY AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS ONLY 

For more information about this opportunity, please click  APPLY  or   contact Melvern on 08 94374400 or via email on melvern.manuksuk@drdgroup.com.au
  
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
   
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications

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