Senior Civil Designer | Major Resources Project | 12-Month Contract Join a well-established owner-side engineering team delivering the next phase of a major iron ore project in Western Australia.
This is an opportunity for a Senior Civil Designer to work within an internal project delivery team, contributing to large-scale mining and infrastructure developments.
The role offers long-term project exposure, a collaborative environment, and involvement across the full design lifecycle.
Location:
Perth, WA
Work Type:
12-Month Contract
Roster:
Monday to Friday
About the role Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for developing civil designs and 3D models for major mining and infrastructure projects.
The role has a strong focus on road design, earthworks, drainage, utilities, and non-process infrastructure.
You will work closely with engineers, designers, survey teams and project stakeholders to develop practical, high-quality design solutions while meeting project schedules and delivery requirements.
Key responsibilities
Develop civil design models and drawings for large-scale mining and infrastructure projects
Produce design documentation including:
General Arrangements
Plan and Profiles
Drainage layouts
Pavement designs
Utilities
Swept path analysis
Create and maintain 3D design models using industry-standard software
Import, manage and process survey, LiDAR and geospatial datasets
Develop mapping and spatial information to support design and approvals activities
Coordinate with engineering disciplines to produce integrated design packages
Manage drawing registers, revisions and document controls




Participate in design reviews and project meetings
Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian and project standards
Support project delivery objectives relating to schedule, quality and budget
About you You will be a highly experienced Civil Designer with a strong background delivering mining, infrastructure or resources projects within a multidisciplinary environment.
You'll bring:
8+ years' experience in a Senior Civil Designer position
Strong experience in civil infrastructure, earthworks, drainage and road design
Advanced skills in 12d Model and Bentley MicroStation
Experience processing and managing geospatial datasets
Working knowledge of GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro or Global Mapper
Experience producing construction and detailed design documentation
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work effectively within fast-paced project environments
Familiarity with BIM and 3D design environments
Experience developing customisations or macros within 12d will be highly regarded
Diploma of Civil Engineering or similar qualification preferred
What's on offer
12-month contract with strong project continuity
Major iron ore project with ongoing capital development works
Perth-based Monday to Friday role
Work within an established internal design and engineering team
Exposure to large-scale mining and infrastructure projects
Team-oriented multidisciplinary environment
Competitive contract rates
If you're an experienced Senior Civil Designer looking for a long-term project assignment within a high-performing owner-side team, we'd like to hear from you.

📌 Senior Civil Designer (Perth)
🏢 Technical Resources
📍 Perth