Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Managed the full tendering process, from bid issuance to contract award, including technical and commercial negotiations.
• Issued RFQs and scopes of work for equipment and package procurement.
• Estimated project costs using plans, BOQs, and historical data.
• Researched and negotiated supplier pricing; analyzed cost-impacting factors like exchange rates and productivity.
• Assessed financial, technical, and operational risks.
• Handled resource allocation, document control, and project initiation.
• Conducted technical bid evaluations and vendor audits.
• Strategically managed vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.
• Delivered regular progress, resource, cost, and forecast reports to stakeholders.
• Provided input on technical deviations and their impact on quality, cost, and timelines.
• Supported fabrication and testing with engineering oversight.
• Reviewed and approved contractor documentation, inspection reports, and progress claims.
• Verified test certificates, calibration records, and personnel qualifications.
• Witnessed and signed ITPs; coordinated third-party inspections and audits.
• Identified and mitigated risks; ensured compliance with contract terms.
• Closed out punch list items and NCRs; promoted continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Engineering
• 4-8 years of experience mechanical project engineering background, preferably with gold experience (or wet mineral processing plants)
• Ad hoc site travel of 1 week each time. 80% Perth 20% site
• Develop study project schedules, budgets and forecasts

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