Project Engineer - Underground

The Byrnecut Group

With more than 6,000 employees worldwide, Byrnecut is a full-service underground mining contractor delivering mining services to major resource companies throughout Australia and internationally.

Operating one of the world's largest underground mining fleets, we provide long-term careers across a diverse portfolio of underground operations, giving our people opportunities that few contractors can match.

What Success Looks Like:

Be part of a team that's A CUT ABOVE, we are currently seeking experienced Project Engineers (Underground) for our Australian based Operations.

When you join Byrnecut, you're joining a business with the scale to help you keep progressing, whether that's moving between sites, broadening your experience, or stepping into more senior leadership opportunities over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure contract operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.

• Provide engineering and technical support across underground operations to optimise safety, productivity, and cost performance.

• Support the Project Manager in the successful delivery of projects

• Prepare and maintain budgets, forecasts, reports, progress claims, and contract documentation.

• Monitor operational performance, analyse production data, manage costs and KPIs, and communicate production targets and progress to operational teams.

• Identify and implement opportunities to optimise personnel and equipment utilisation while safely achieving production targets and contractual outcomes.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders while supporting effective contract administration.

• Maintain accurate operational, engineering, personnel, and equipment records, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.

• Participate in incident investigations and promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and operational performance.

• Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes, housekeeping standards, and company safety requirements.

• Utilise Pronto, Microsoft Excel, and the Microsoft Office Suite to support planning, reporting, budgeting, and engineering functions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience

• Manual driver’s license

• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Previous underground mining experience, including sufficient underground time to be eligible to obtain a First-Class Mine Manager’s Certificate.

What's In It For You?

• Full-Time Employment | Long-term job security with a global contractor employing thousands of people worldwide

• Work-Life Balance | 8/6 roster

• Career Development Opportunities | Pathways into management roles

• Employee Perks | Access to discounts across health, automotive, accommodation and travel providers

• Maximise Your Earnings | Novated Leasing & Salary Sacrifice Options

• Safety First Culture | Join a company committed to keeping its people safe

Ready for Your Next Move?

Whether you're ready to take the next step in your Project Engineering career, looking to broaden your experience across larger underground operations, or simply ready for a new challenge, we'd love to talk to you about the opportunities available across Byrnecut's growing underground network. Select the "Apply Now" button!