Lead Civil Engineer | Perth | 12 Months+

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced civil engineering leader to join a major resources portfolio as Lead Civil Engineer. Reporting to the Department Manager, this is a hands-on technical and design management role responsible for civil delivery on a major iron ore and energy development.

Working closely with a multidisciplinary project team across mechanical, structural and process disciplines, you will lead a team of civil engineers and designers, own technical delivery of all civil-related scope, and manage the client relationship on scope, schedule and design outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead a team of civil engineers and designers to meet technical, statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.

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Take responsibility for technical delivery of all civil-related elements: access roads, construction pads, bulk and detailed earthworks, and general infrastructure development.

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Manage scope and proactively resolve discrepancies between client and design requirements.

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Promote workshare across offices and coordinate cross-disciplinary delivery.

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Gather data and prepare engineering studies,



analyses and calculations to support technical solutions.

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Participate in bid clarifications, evaluations and vendor certification activities.

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Prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures.

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Keep up to date with technical developments and innovation in civil engineering.

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Mentor site engineers while maintaining solid communication with the wider project team and client.

Key Requirements

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Bachelor of Civil Engineering.

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15+ years' experience in civil engineering design within mining, energy or infrastructure.

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Previous experience leading a team delivering projects under a tight schedule

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CPEng status.

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Sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.

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Familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD and 12D – beneficial.

What's on Offer

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12-month contract, based in Perth.

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Flexible WFH arrangements.

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Up to $150/hr, dependent on experience.

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Portfolio spanning major Tier 1 resources clients.

📌 Lead Civil Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Nameless
📍 Perth