Project Manager
BH-343946
Posted: 07/09/2026
- $150+ / hr + Superannuation
- Australia Western Australia Meelon
- Contract
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Mining
Project Manager | Major Brownfields Processing Project
South Perth / Southwest WA | 12-Month Initial Contract | Long-Term Opportunity
An opportunity exists for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major brownfields upgrade project within a large-scale minerals processing operation.
This role will oversee the full project lifecycle, from front-end studies through execution, commissioning, and handover, on a high-value growth project involving major plant upgrades and new processing infrastructure.
The Opportunity
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.
South Perth / Southwest WA | 12-Month Initial Contract | Long-Term Opportunity
An opportunity exists for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major brownfields upgrade project within a large-scale minerals processing operation.
This role will oversee the full project lifecycle, from front-end studies through execution, commissioning, and handover, on a high-value growth project involving major plant upgrades and new processing infrastructure.
The Opportunity
- Lead a significant brownfields capital project valued at approximately $150M.
- Manage delivery from FEL3 through construction, commissioning, and project close-out.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers, and operational stakeholders.
- Drive performance across safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
- Ensure operational readiness, successful handover, and long-term project outcomes.
- Degree qualified in Engineering or Project Management.
- 10+ years' experience delivering industrial or resource sector projects.
- Proven track record managing projects valued at $10M+.
- Strong experience across both study phases and project execution.
- Background in minerals processing, chemical processing, refineries, or heavy industrial environments highly regarded.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Long-term contract opportunity with an established project delivery team.
- Monday to Friday schedule, 40-hour week.
- Primarily office-based initially, with increasing site involvement as the project progresses.
- Opportunity to lead a major growth project from development through to operational handover.
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.