Principal Mechanical Engineer
BH-336984
Posted: 09/06/2026
- $130-$135/hr + Super
- Australia Western Australia Perth
- Contract
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Mining
Principal Mechanical Engineer – 12-Month Contract
đź“Ť Perth Office
💰 $130–$135/hr + Super
🕒 Mon–Fri
🚀 Start ASAP
We’re partnering with a major resources client to secure an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract within their WA Asset Projects team.
This is a senior-level role offering exposure to a broad portfolio of sustaining and growth projects across iron ore operations.
What’s on Offer
The Opportunity
You will provide high-level mechanical engineering leadership across a diverse project pipeline (typically $50M–$250M in value), contributing to both ongoing operations (BAU) and new scope development.
You’ll play a key role in shaping engineering outcomes, setting technical standards, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with best practice design principles.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Apply Now
If this sounds like you, click the links to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MEC123
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
đź“Ť Perth Office
💰 $130–$135/hr + Super
🕒 Mon–Fri
🚀 Start ASAP
We’re partnering with a major resources client to secure an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract within their WA Asset Projects team.
This is a senior-level role offering exposure to a broad portfolio of sustaining and growth projects across iron ore operations.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive contract rate: $130–$135/hr + Super
- 12-month contract opportunity with a leading operator
- Perth-based role with potential for occasional site engagement
- Work across a diverse portfolio of impactful projects
The Opportunity
You will provide high-level mechanical engineering leadership across a diverse project pipeline (typically $50M–$250M in value), contributing to both ongoing operations (BAU) and new scope development.
You’ll play a key role in shaping engineering outcomes, setting technical standards, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with best practice design principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across mechanical and piping engineering scopes
- Establish and govern design basis, engineering standards, and assurance frameworks
- Support multiple concurrent projects through design, execution, and commissioning phases
- Drive optimisation and continuous improvement across engineering solutions
- Identify risks and ensure robust, risk-informed decision making
- Engage and influence internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
- Provide input into early-stage project definition and engineering strategy
About You
- 10+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering roles within asset or major projects
- Strong background in materials handling systems
- Experience across piping, pumping, and water systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Proven ability to lead technically, influence stakeholders, and drive engineering outcomes
- Strong understanding of engineering governance, risk, and project delivery frameworks
Apply Now
If this sounds like you, click the links to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MEC123
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.