About us

Boab Metals Limited is progressing the development of the Sorby Hills Project, located 50 km northeast of Kununurra in the East Kimberley. Sorby Hills is Australia's largest undeveloped near-surface lead–silver deposit, supported by granted mining leases, EPA approval, and proximity to established infrastructure, including Wyndham Port only 150 km away. With permitting and infrastructure already in place, Sorby Hills is uniquely positioned for fast-track production. Alongside Sorby Hills, Boab is actively exploring its 100%-owned Manbarrum and Eight Mile Creek prospects, strengthening our growth pipeline across the region.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Project Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the delivery of the Sorby Hills Project. Reporting to the Project Manager, this position will take ownership of significant project work packages and provide leadership across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.

You will be responsible for driving project outcomes, managing contractors and stakeholders, controlling project costs and schedules, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project objectives.

This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the successful delivery of a major mining project as it progresses towards production. This role is based at our Osborne Park office in Perth, with travel to site required to support project delivery.

Key responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution and delivery of major project packages from concept through to commissioning and handover.
Manage contractor performance, including scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality outcomes.
Develop, maintain and monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts and progress reporting.
Provide leadership and direction to contractors, consultants and project teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimise schedule and cost impacts.
Manage interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction and operational stakeholders.
Support commercial and contractual management activities, including variations, claims assessment and progress certification.
Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, project steering committees and external stakeholders.
Act as Project Manager for designated work packages or project scopes as required.

About you

Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or similar)
Current C-class (or equivalent) driver's licence
Ability to obtain a current site medical and the induction requirements for remote site work
5+ years' experience in a project or site engineering role within mining, resources, construction or heavy industrial environments
Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects through engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
Exposure to mine development, processing plant or infrastructure projects
Strong contractor management experience, including management of EPC, construction and specialist service contracts.
Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder relationships.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple project interfaces.
Ability to operate autonomously and make sound project delivery decisions in a dynamic environment.

Experience

5+ years’ experience in a project or site engineering role within mining, resources, construction or heavy industrial environments
Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects through engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
Exposure to mine development, processing plant or infrastructure projects
Strong contractor management experience, including management of EPC, construction and specialist service contracts.
Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder relationships.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple project interfaces.
Ability to operate autonomously and make sound project delivery decisions in a dynamic environment.

Desirable

Experience on remote or fly-in fly-out (FIFO) project sites
Experience with CAD or 3D design review tools
Project management training or certification (e.g. PMP, Prince2)

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer seeking a broader leadership role with significant responsibility and influence over project outcomes. We are looking for an individual who combines strong technical capability with proven project management skills and can confidently lead contractors, manage stakeholders and drive successful project delivery in a fast-paced mining project environment.

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If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we invite you to submit your application. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Applications close on 23 November 2026, the company reserves the right to close this advertisement at its discretion, without prior notice.

For more information about the opportunity, contact [email protected] OR [email protected]

Visit www.boabmetals.com for more information about the Sorby Hills project