Area Manager - NPI

Employment Type:

Contract

Location:

Perth

Industry:

Mining, Resources & Energy

Contact Name:

Melanie Chalwell

Contact Email:

melanie@techresources.com.au

Contact Phone:

0448 147 259

Date Published:

04-Feb-2026
Our client is a well-funded resources developer advancing two major critical minerals projects in parallel—one fast-track, near-term development and one large-scale, multi-commodity project. Both are moving assertively towards execution.

They require an Area Manager – NPI to take full ownership of non-process infrastructure packages across both of their projects.
 
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Project Delivery Manager, you will lead, integrate, and deliver NPI scopes from study and FEED through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Your scope will cover essential site infrastructure including power, water, communications, buildings, roads, fuel systems, and utilities.
You are the interface—engineering, procurement, construction, contractors.
You keep packages aligned, buildable, safe, and on schedule.

Key Accountabilities

Own. Coordinate. Deliver.
  • Manage nominated NPI areas end-to-end
  • Define scopes, specs, execution strategies
  • Drive design alignment and constructability
  • Control cost, risk, schedule, and performance
  • Support ECI, work packaging, and contracting strategies
  • Lead procurement of major infrastructure equipment
  • Manage vendors, FATs, logistics, and delivery
  • Support construction, pre-commissioning, and handover
  • Close out as-builts and operational documentation

What You Bring
Experience. Judgment. Momentum .
  • Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or equivalent NPI delivery experience 15+ years in mining, resources, or heavy industry
  • Proven NPI / infrastructure package leadership
  • Experience across study, FEED, design, and construction, EPC/EPCM delivery background
  • Strong remote-site infrastructure knowledge
  • Commercial, contract, and stakeholder confidence
  • Safety-first mindset with Australian standards knowledge

Please note, full working rights in Australia are required to be considered for this position.

For more information on the role or to apply, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or contact Melanie Chalwell on  0448 147 259  or email  melanie@techresources.com.au.

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