Job Description Civil Project Lead (NPI Team), South32 GEMCO

Client:

South32 GEMCO

Location:

Cairns, QLD or Darwin, NT

Work arrangement:

FIFO, 7/7 Thursday to Thursday roster

Country:

Australia

Employment type:

Contract (6 months, with scope to extend)

Start:

Immediate

Remuneration:

Competitive

About the Role

The Civil Project Lead will be an integral part of the NPI civil team, leading the delivery of minor civil projects and supporting Project Managers on larger ones. You will develop design packages and work closely with design engineers, contractors and internal stakeholders to keep projects on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Planning

Lead and coordinate day-to-day civil project activities across the assigned scope

Develop and review scopes of works, project schedules and budgets

Track progress against schedule and budget, and elevate risks, issues and delays early to the Project Manager

Prepare and deliver regular progress reports covering cost, schedule and quality

Design Development

Develop civil design packages from concept through to issue for construction

Review construction drawings and specifications against approved designs

Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements that enhance project outcomes

Commercial and Documentation

Raise purchase orders and track project costs against budget

Manage correspondence, document control and responses to stakeholder queries

Confirm materials and equipment are scheduled and available on site when needed

Site and Quality Oversight

Provide technical guidance to site teams and contractors, addressing engineering challenges as they arise

Ensure works are completed to approved designs and specifications





Coordinate testing and inspections at key project stages

Implement corrective actions when quality issues arise

Resolve site-related problems and discrepancies, escalating where needed

Safety, Compliance and Stakeholder Communication

Prepare and maintain safety documentation and compliance records

Maintain clear, skilled communication with clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams

Respond promptly and professionally to stakeholder concerns

About You

Essential

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

5+ years' experience in civil engineering, pre-construction and civil project management

Demonstrated experience developing design packages

Sound understanding of civil construction processes, project controls and engineering best practice

Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage teams on site and multiple priorities at once

High attention to detail across design, documentation and reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication, including explaining technical information to non-technical audiences

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities on a remote roster

Desirable

Experience on resources or mining projects in remote Northern Australia

Familiarity with Australian civil standards and specifications

Experience with purchase orders and project financial reporting

Personal Attributes

Driven, reliable and committed to quality results

Self-motivated and proactive in tackling challenges

Adaptable in dynamic, remote work conditions

Collaborative, with strong stakeholder relationships

Relocation

The successful candidate will be required to relocate to Cairns, QLD, which will serve as their base for the FIFO roster.

A relocation allowance is available to support the move.

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