Principal Consulting Engineer

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

We’re seeking an experienced and solutions-focused Principal Consulting Engineer to help us drive performance across our underground mining operations worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to work within a technically diverse, fast-evolving team that combines operational support, engineering studies, business improvement, and long-term project delivery.

About the Role:

As a Principal Consulting Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in delivering underground technical excellence and driving continuous improvement across our global operations. Working closely with internal teams and external clients, you’ll advise on mine design, drill & blast, scheduling, ventilation, and planning, while also leading key initiatives that deliver safe production and optimised performance.

This position reports to the Head of Mining Technical Performance. You’ll be based in Perth, with irregular travel to sites across Australia, Africa, and North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-impact technical solutions across a diverse portfolio of underground mining projects
• Lead and contribute to operational support, technical studies, tender support, and cost forecasting activities
• Provide expert input on mine design, drill and blast, ventilation, and scheduling
• Conduct technical reviews and support mine planning across monthly, weekly and life-of-mine horizons
• Identify and implement business improvement opportunities with a strong safety and performance focus
• Coach and mentor internal team members and support capability development across the group
• Foster strong relationships with clients, site teams, and key stakeholders across all regions

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering (or equivalent)
• 10 years in-depth Technical and Operational experience across different mining methods.
• 5+ years’ experience leading or mentoring teams in a technical capacity
• Deswik software expertise (essential); Ventsim and other design/scheduling software highly regarded
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting
• Understanding of statutory requirements; Underground Supervisor or First Class Mine Managers certification highly valued
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for problem-solving

About the Team:

This is an exciting time to join us. Our combined technical services team brings together industry-leading expertise to offer a full spectrum of mining engineering solutions including:

Current Capabilities:

• Operational Support & Site Secondments
• Technical Reviews & Studies
• Business Improvement Initiatives
• Cost Forecasting & Tender Support
• Early-stage engagement with clients to secure and deliver work

Future-Focused Growth:

• Expanding our offering to include Geotechnical and Infrastructure (Mechanical/Electrical) services
• Evolving to deliver across the entire mining value chain, from early studies to execution
• Growing our presence in key jurisdictions across Australia and abroad

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a technically elite, high-impact team with a global reach
• Work on diverse, complex projects across multiple continents
• Develop your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment
• Play a key role in shaping the future capabilities of one of the industry's most respected consulting groups
• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Opportunities for career development across multiple operating businesses

You’ll be joining a team that’s not only trusted by clients to get the job done, but one that’s committed to developing our people, solving complex technical challenges, and setting the standard for mining excellence.

Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Barminco team today. For further assistance on how to apply email sophie.latham@perentigroup.com.

At Perenti Contract Mining, our people are our bedrock. The diverse culture we build, the dedicated people we retain and the industry leaders we foster are the key to our success. Working with us offers an extraordinary opportunity to grow your career.