Lead Project Engineer

- Lead Project Engineer (AUS0009WN)

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas.
We redefine what's possible in some of the world's most complex projects and toughest environments.
Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do.
From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Lead Project Engineer aspiring to develop into Project Managers to join our team in our Perth office.
This role will help enable a growing portfolio of EPCM projects in metals and battery minerals.

About the role
• Provide leadership level office or onsite activities to ensure the successful delivery of the project on time, to budget and in accordance with Ausenco's objectives.
• Ensure that the project runs according to project plans with appropriately skilled staff available at the required times to complete tasks.
• Coach and support a team of engineers and technical support personnel in completing the assigned scope.
• Manage the work in accordance with the project schedule and the project budget.
• Manage effectively scope changes and trends - actively identify quantity, cost and time trends and management of the change process.
• Maintain a professional and functional relationship with client personnel.
• Unwavering dedication to safety and proven ability to achieve deadlines.

About you
• Engineering degree from a recognised tertiary institute or equivalent experience.
• Substantial experience working in mining and minerals studies and/or projects in an EPCM setting.
• Supervision of contractors and field personnel in an EPCM setting highly regarded.
• Previous experience in process plants and mining projects in operations or construction is essential.
• Substantial exposure to project scheduling, planning, cost control, estimating and reporting.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong safety focus with demonstrated evidence of actively promoting and sustaining a Zero harm environment.

Why Ausenco?
We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths.
In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance - Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing.
Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team - Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don't settle for the status quo.
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we'll help you find your place.
This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.
We're proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative.
We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense - gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability.
Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us to find a better way.

AU-WA-Perth

To find out more about working at Ausenco and how you can challenge your boundaries visit our website.