Australia, Perth

Fulltime: 40 hrs a week

Experience: 5 years

Closing: 22 November 2024

Introduction

Our client, a global leader in design and engineering services, is seeking an experienced Lead Civil Design Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on sustainable capital projects across port facilities and non-process infrastructure for major mining clients.

What are you going to do 

We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Design Engineer to join our client, a leading global design and engineering consultancy. This role will focus on delivering a range of sustaining capital projects for key mining clients, including port facilities and non-process infrastructure (NPI). As the Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in the leadership, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering design solutions across multiple high-impact projects.

  • Lead and manage the delivery of civil design projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality outcomes aligned with client expectations and engineering standards.

  • Deliver sustaining capital projects across ports, mining infrastructure, and NPI, including roadways, drainage, earthworks, haul roads, and site civil works.

  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to civil engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

  • Liaise with clients and key stakeholders to understand requirements, develop innovative design solutions, and ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets.

  • Oversee the development of engineering designs, calculations, and documentation to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

  • Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, aligning civil design deliverables with other disciplines (structural, electrical, etc)

  • Monitor project performance, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

  • Support the preparation of tender documentation, project proposals, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Engage with clients and contractors, ensuring open communication and issue resolution throughout the project life cycle.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience as a Civil Engineer, with a strong background in the mining industry.
  • Proven leadership experience, including managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong expertise in port facilities, haul roads, earthworks, drainage systems, and NPI project delivery.
  • Experience working on sustaining capital projects within the mining sector.
  • Ability to develop innovative design solutions while meeting client and project constraints.
  • Proficiency in civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 12D, or similar tools.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in client engagement and stakeholder management.
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Please note for this role Visa Sponsorship will not be considered therefore, the candidate must hold Australian right to work


Benefits:

  • A collaborative and supportive team culture, driven by passionate and committed professionals.
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

What we offer 

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?