Senior Project Engineer - NPI

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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reference
Job reference 1273261
location
Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
sector
Sector Process
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published May 18, 2026

Senior Project Engineer – NPI

FIFO 2:1 | 12- month contract

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) to support the delivery of a major resources project.

This role will see you leading the end-to-end delivery of NPI scope, from design through to construction and commissioning, working closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of NPI and camp infrastructure packages across project lifecycle

  • Develop and manage scopes including:

    • Bulk earthworks, buildings, and camp facilities

    • Utilities (power, water, sewer, communications)

    • Access roads, laydown areas, and supporting infrastructure

  • Coordinate interfaces between contractors, suppliers, and internal teams

  • Manage procurement activities including tenders, evaluations, and contracts

  • Oversee site execution to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and safety standards

  • Monitor progress, risks, and project milestones

  • Resolve technical queries, design changes, and non-conformances

  • Support design reviews and safety processes (HAZID, HAZOP, constructability)

  • Ensure delivery meets safety, quality, environmental, schedule, and cost targets

What You'll need to have

  • Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)

  • 8+ years’ experience in mining, infrastructure, or heavy industry projects

  • Strong experience delivering Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) scope

  • Background in:

    • Civils and utilities

    • Camp / village infrastructure

    • Water systems and site services

  • Proven ability managing:

    • Contractors and suppliers

    • Project interfaces across multiple disciplines

    • Full project lifecycle (design to execution)

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-value project

  • Long-term contract with potential extensions

  • Perth-based initially with transition to site roster

  • Collaborative and high-performing project environment

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.

With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to kashmera.vijayakumaran@airswift.com with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Kash at + 61 08 62560338 for more information.

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