Job Description
Project Engineer NPI
  • Monday to Friday | Head Office, West Perth
  • 12-month contracting opportunity


Our Vision

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come. 

About the Role

The Sustaining Capital team is seeking a Specialist Engineering Projects to join the team on a 12-month contract. This Perth-based role operates on a Monday-to-Friday roster and requires regular travel to site.Reporting to the Superintendent Projects – Port & Rail, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the design, procurement and construction phases of various projects. You will ensure projects are delivered in accordance with Hancock Iron Ore requirements and within agreed safety, quality, time and cost parameters.

Duties

  • Provide technical advice and prepare and review scopes of work, technical documentation, contracts and capital cost estimates.
  • Collaborate with engineering and construction teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders to resolve issues and support successful project delivery.
  • Identify and manage project risks, technical queries, requests for information and variations, assessing impacts on safety, cost, quality and schedule.
  • Manage the execution of small projects, including planning, cost control, procurement, contract administration, site mobilisation, construction and demobilisation.
  • Monitor multidisciplinary interfaces, engaging technical specialists where required.
  • Maintain accurate project controls, registers and progress reports.
  • Ensure project activities comply with HIO policies and applicable contractual, quality, environmental, health and safety requirements.
  • Support project delivery while minimising disruption to ongoing production.


Skills and Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
  • Demonstrated project or design engineering experience, delivering both site- and office-based outcomes.
  • Proven capability across the full project lifecycle, including scoping, planning, scheduling, cost control, construction and commissioning.
  • Experience preparing tender documentation and managing tender, contractor and construction activities.
  • Previous iron ore experience within operational and brownfield environments is desirable.
  • Experience delivering NPI projects in a brownfield environment is desirable.

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About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, 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.

West Perth Headquarters

Located in the heart of West Perth, our headquarters offers a contemporary and collaborative workplace designed to support productivity, wellbeing and connection. From our popular on-site café, serving fresh breakfast and lunch options alongside barista-made coffee, to modern workspaces, rooftop terraces and end-of-trip facilities for active commuters, we've created an environment that combines great facilities with a workplace culture that helps our people thrive.

Application Information

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. 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.
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Posting End Date:  08/09/2026
Information at a Glance

Contract Opportunity

This role is offered as a casual / contract opportunity on a day rate or hourly rate basis.
Employment Type: 
Business Unit:  Operations
Job Location:  West Perth
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Posting End Date:  08/09/2026

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