Senior Project Engineer

Director of Operations @ Mventech | PhD. | CP.Eng | RPEQ | MEC - Adv. At Mventech, we are redefining the future of mining through innovative engineering solutions. Guided by our mission, "Supercharge the next frontier in mining," we are dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge strategies, designs and technologies that create value for all stakeholders.

With a global presence and an expanding footprint in Australia, our expertise spans Engineering & Design and Operations Strategy, all aimed at driving safety, efficiency and productivity for clients worldwide.

Join a team that offers a dynamic, collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment where you can work on impactful, high‑profile projects. We are committed to your professional development, offering competitive remuneration, exciting career growth opportunities and the chance to be part of a truly innovative organisation.

About the role MVENTECH is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the technical delivery of high‑impact projects for some of the world’s leading mining companies. Based in Brisbane, this role will place you at the forefront of mining innovation, where you’ll combine your technical expertise, leadership and problem‑solving skills to deliver exceptional results. Here you will be responsible for ensuring project excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical/mining engineering or a related field, with at least 8 years of project engineering experience, preferably in mining or mineral processing. They should have proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, excellent communication skills and a strong ability to produce detailed technical reports. Desirable attributes include analytical problem‑solving skills, a solid understanding of mining systems, proficiency in project management tools and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, alongside effective leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in front‑end project definition, studies and value optimisation prior to execution. The candidate will be responsible for driving FEL studies, conducting and managing trade‑off studies (including mining, ventilation and processing), coordinating multi‑disciplinary engineering inputs, overseeing estimate development and preparing strong business justification and strategy documents to enable informed investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and delivery of Concept, Scoping, PFS and Feasibility studies for mining, processing and surface/underground infrastructure projects on the delivery end or owner’s team.

Develop clear project scopes, study plans, execution strategies and basis‑of‑design documents.

Coordinate multi‑disciplinary inputs (process, mechanical, electrical, ventilation, civil/structural, geotechnical).

Lead and manage trade‑off studies, including mining, mine logistics, mine ventilation, brownfield upgrade options and operational optimisation scenarios.

Oversee compilation of cost estimates, quantities, risk assessments and schedule inputs in collaboration with project controls.

Develop business cases, justification statements and recommendations for preferred options.

Identify key risks, opportunities, interfaces and constraints across brownfield environments.

Facilitate workshops such as multi‑criteria analysis, risk reviews, constructability, operability/maintainability and options assessments.

Ensure alignment with internal project governance frameworks and FEL requirements as per the AACE and AusIMM guidelines.

Prepare high‑quality reports, presentations and submissions for senior leadership and client stakeholders.

Support handover of study outcomes into subsequent study or execution phases.

About You

Degree‑qualified Engineer (Mechanical preferred or similar).

8+ years’ experience in mining or related field, with a strong emphasis on project development and technical studies.

Proven experience leading front‑end studies and multi‑discipline engineering packages.

Strong understanding of a project lifecycle, study governance, estimating principles and capital justification.

Demonstrated ability to translate technical inputs into clear recommendations and decision‑making material.

Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to lead workshops and facilitate engineering alignment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, analytical approach.

Application Process If you meet the qualifications and are excited to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated CV and a cover letter to diaan.nell@mventech.com by 10th of January 2026.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Project Management

Industries Mining, Business Consulting and Services, Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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