Senior Project Engineer

PPS Water Group is setting the standard in water infrastructure across Western Australia. Our values of PIPES: Pride, Integrity, Passion, Efficiency, and Safety, run through every project and every decision.

We deliver end-to-end project solutions, including pipeline construction, dewatering, pumping, civil works, and electrical systems. Backed by one of WA's largest specialist fleets, our team delivers some of the most complex and critical water infrastructure projects in the resources sector.

What makes us different is our people. PPS is a workplace where high performers thrive together. You'll join a team that supports, challenges, and inspires each other to deliver excellence on every job, every time, and where taking pride in your work is just the standard.

About The Role

Join PPS Group delivering major water, electrical, and infrastructure projects as a Senior Project Engineer for piping and civil.

Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you'll be part of a high-performing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed plans and schedules that outline scope, timelines, budgets and milestones
• Manages project budgets, including developing cost estimates, tracking expenses, and forecasting future costs.
• Assist in bidding phase and defines project scopes
• Act as primary liaison between clients, vendors, contractors, internal and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Monitors and reports on project progress

About You

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent
• Have significant experience in a leadership role within a civil construction and/or SMP environments
• Knowledge of pumps, pipework, hydro testing, and civil earthworks
• Experience in project engineering within water, mining, or infrastructure projects
• Experience delivering EPC/EPCM scopes for clients such as BHP, FMG, or RioTinto
• Experienced in vendor engagement, procurement, FATs, and technical evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to lead Project Engineers and work alongside superintendents
• Strong understanding of development, understanding, updating and communicating project schedules
• Proven commercial capability, including real-time variation identification, dayworks management and active budget/forecast understanding
• Skilled in technical queries, and documentation management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

• Discounted Qantas Club membership
• Novated leasing and salary sacrificing through Paywise
• Travel offers and special rates through our partner Corporate Traveller
• Corporate discount on Medibank health insurance
• Discount at Harvey Norman (Midland)
• Regular staff social events and activities

FIFO with PPS

As a FIFO worker with PPS Group, we appreciate the time it takes to live this kind of lifestyle. We operate in small teams and support each other while we work away from our families and networks. Come and be a part of something great. The success of our mission starts with our people. Work with a team who supports your growth and achieves success together.

Setting the standard and standing by it - that's us!

Apply now or send your resume through to ***email_hidden***

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.