Job Description
Projects Engineer NPI
  • 4/3 days only roster  | ​FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine​ 
  • Base Salary + FIFO Allowances + Super
  • Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
  • Company contribution towards private health cover for employees and immediate family

 

About the role:

The Technical Services & NPI team is currently seeking a Projects Engineer to join them on a 4/3 days only FIFO roster based at the Roy Hill Mine for a 12-month Maximum Term Contract with a possibility of extension.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible to plan, co-ordinate and control the design, procurement and construction phases of various projects to ensure completion in accordance with the requirements, within time and cost constraints to achieve delivery objectives. Provide support to Superintendent Projects and (Sustaining Capital) and Construction personnel.

 

Duties:

  • Provide technical advice, and to write and review scopes of works.  
  • Assist with the interface between engineering and construction team members, sub-contractors and key stakeholders to provide solutions and support successful delivery of study and/or projects.  
  • Management of variations by analysing the implications of scope change on issues such as cost, safety, quality, and schedule.
  • Lead the management of all variation/TQ/RFI and action registers.
  • Monitor the interaction of various disciplines and call on specialist knowledge when required.
  • Assist in the management and execution of projects, including site mobilisation and de-mobilisation, and managing on site works as required.
  • Ensure environmental, occupational health and safety obligations relating to project activities are fulfilled.
  • Prepare management reports detailing project progress and commercial status.
  • Assist in the preparation of capital cost estimates.
  • Prepare and administer contract documents including cost; quality and time related issues; maintain project cost control procedures.
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control administration.
  • Compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as amended from time to time, including the adoption of safe working practices at all times in accordance with Occupational Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental policies, procedures and requirements.
  • Work with the Engineering Services and Technical Services teams to ensure all engineering projects and initiatives are executed in a timely and integrated manager, to maintain uninterrupted production.

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in site works and project or design engineering team, with site and office deliverables.
  • Experience in planning, scheduling, and monitoring projects.
  • Experience in preparing tender documents and managing tender process.
  • Experience working within operational and brownfields environments.
  • Previous experience in Iron Ore Operations.
  • Previous working experience in Project Execution, including Engineering, Construction and Contractor Management
  • Experience and understanding of working with project phases from concept through to commissioning.
  • Experience with project cost control procedures.
  • Previous experience in mining NPI infrastructure or commercial construction is essential.
  • Previous working experience in Project Execution, including Engineering, Construction and Contractor Management.

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About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Working FIFO can be hugely rewarding and we offer a range of facilities and services to settle you in and give you a home away from home:

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
  • Newly refurbished restaurant with gourmet food, including vegan, gluten free and healthy options
  • Large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a women-only gym 
  • Beach volleyball court
  • Golf simulators
  • Village shop and extensive supporting amenities
  • SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
  • Active social club with community events and activities for employees
  • Lifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives, and events for your family

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and women to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.

Posting End Date:  19/04/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Technical Services & NPI
Job Location:  Roy Hill Mine (FIFO)
Posting End Date:  19/04/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.