Project Engineer- Marine

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Location
Perth, Western Australia
Category
Engineering
Salary
$245,000.00 - $255,000.00 Yearly
Posted
21-May-2026
Work type
Contract
Contact
David Hinton
Reference
187168
Chandler Macleod are seeking a Project Engineer (Structural Marine) to work on large marine project at their clients wharf located in the Pilbara.
The role will work an 8/6 FIFO Perth roster
This project is currently anticipated to go for two years, with the work likely extending to a further two years post that. 

Project Scope - The wharf has significant corrosion on piles and dolphins, the project is +$100M project aimed at rectifying these structural defects. Most of the work will be completed in a marine shutdown environment, however portions of the work while the wharf is live and operating.

What we are looking for: 
  • An engineer (preferably structural) or trades person (boilermaker or welder) who has 5 - 10 years experience in projects, preferably in a Project Engineering or technical role 
  • Someone who has marine experience and understands how to execute work in a live wharf environment 
  • Someone who is self-motivated 

What you will be doing: 
  • Liasing with contractors to define scope as defects are uncovered during high pressure shutdown environments.
  • Performing measurement to quantify defects and linking that back to the payment schedule 
  • Responding to contractor technical clarifications 
  • Performing QA/QC activities on plating and painting tasks 
  • Working with contractors to control risk by reviewing metocean data and understanding the risk of snapback associated with various weather conditions 

To be considered for the role you must be legally entitled to work in Australia and you must be currently residing in Perth Western Australia.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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