Chandler Macleod is looking to secure an experienced Civil Design Engineer to drive and manage engineering design development across a diverse project portfolio. This is a hands-on design management role—ideal for someone who can keep work moving, influence outcomes, and confidently sign off designs within a strong governance framework.

The opportunity

- Location: Perth (CBD) — hybrid, with occasional day trips to site (e.g., to support projects or attend FATs)
- Roster: Monday to Friday (standard office hours) + ad-hoc site visits
- Contract: Initial 6 months(potential to extend to 12 months for the right person)
- Start date: 1 October 2026
- Rate: $120.00/hr + super (PAYG)

What you’ll be working on

You’ll be responsible for design and design development across a portfolio including:

- Geotechnical works
- Underground piping
- Dams / foundations
- Water mains

Key responsibilities
- Manage external service providers (ESPs) and drive design development from concept through to construction-ready
- Ensure designs are fit-for-purpose and compliant within BHP engineering governance
- Review incoming design deliverables and critically analyse drawings and documentation
- Make practical engineering/design decisions and approve designs for construction
- Maintain schedule discipline and keep stakeholders aligned and informed

What we’re looking for - Must-haves

- Degree-qualified engineer with a civil background
- Proven experience acting as a design manager / technical project manager(design governance, approvals, schedule accountability)
- Confident working with ESPs—able to hold teams to account and push outcomes
- Strong organisation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice to have

- Exposure to SPO, MicroStation, P6, SAP
- Solid Excel capability and general familiarity with BHP ways of working

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.



We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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📌 Civil Design Engineer ~ Technical Project Manager (Perth)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Perth