Senior Project Engineer
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: From 6 years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
Senior Project Engineer leading small brownfields projects from concept to handover within a live oil & gas environment. Responsible for scope development, cost estimates, CTRs, scheduling, engineering deliverables, MOC and execution support. You will engage cross-functional stakeholders, coordinate contractors and drive safe, efficient project delivery aligned to operational priorities.
What are you going to do
You will lead the delivery of small brownfields projects, ensuring safe, efficient execution from concept through to handover while engaging key stakeholders.
- Lead end-to-end project delivery (scope → execution → handover)
- Develop scope, execution strategies, and project plans
- Prepare and manage cost estimates, CTRs, and schedules
- Coordinate and review engineering deliverables
- Develop execution-ready work packs
- Engage and align stakeholders across technical, operations, and supply chain
- Manage MOC processes and ensure compliance
- Interface with contractors and engineering providers
- Support site execution and monitor delivery performance
- Identify and manage project risks and constraints
- Develop DSPs / KDSs for project approvals
- Coordinate procurement and materials readiness
- Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance
- Support commissioning, start-up, and handover to operations
Essential skills and knowledge
- An Engineering Diploma (or equivalent)
- 10+ years' experience in the oil & gas industry
- Proven experience delivering facilities or brownfields projects through contractors
- Strong understanding of working within operating assets alongside production and maintenance teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage scope, cost, schedule, and change (MOC)
- Experience coordinating multi-discipline stakeholders and contractors
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence outcomes
- A collaborative, proactive approach with a high level of accountability and ownership
What we offer
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
- Perth based role, 9 hour days, 9 day fortnight
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact r.clifton-james@brunel.net
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