Junior Project Engineer- Balancing Machines

Junior Project Engineer – Balance Machine Package

We are seeking a motivated and driven Junior Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major Balance Machine package within a brownfield mining environment. Working closely with the Package Lead and Project Engineering team, you will play a key role in coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and shutdown activities to ensure successful project outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Project Engineer, with at least 3 years of experience, looking to further develop their experience on a complex materials handling project while gaining exposure to large-scale shutdown execution and brownfield project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Engineers in the delivery of the Balance Machine package across engineering, construction, and shutdown phases
• Managing and tracking project deliverables, including shop detailing, RFIs, and TQs, ensuring timely close-out
• Monitoring project and shutdown schedules and ensuring alignment with key milestones
• Assisting with stakeholder engagement and interfaces to support integrated package delivery
• Supporting procurement activities, contract administration, variation assessments, and progress claim reviews
• Contributing to project reporting, governance requirements, and performance tracking
• Coordinating materials, subcontractors, and suppliers to support efficient project execution
• Assisting with site coordination activities during construction and shutdown periods
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, reports, registers, and records
• Supporting project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and progress monitoring activities

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Project Engineer role, preferably within brownfield mining or industrial environments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project delivery
• Experience supporting projects through engineering, procurement, and construction phases
• Experience coordinating suppliers, subcontractors, and material deliveries
• Exposure to project scheduling, budget tracking, cost control, and progress reporting
• Strong document control and project reporting experience
• Willingness to work in a team environment

Highly Regarded

• Experience working on Balance Machine or materials handling projects
• Exposure to shutdown execution, brownfield tie-ins, and live plant environments
• Familiarity with Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) project systems, documentation, reporting requirements, and governance processes

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a significant mining infrastructure project
• Exposure to engineering, construction, and shutdown delivery phases
• Perth-based role with ad-hoc site travel requirements
• Potential transition to a 5:2 / 4:3 roster as project execution ramps up
• Collaborative and supportive project team environment
• Career development and growth opportunities within a major project delivery team

If you're a proactive Project Engineer looking to build your experience on a challenging and rewarding project, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a high-performing team delivering critical project outcomes.
  At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.