Civil Project Lead (NPI Team), South32 GEMCOClient: South32 GEMCOLocation: Cairns, QLD or Darwin, NTWork arrangement: FIFO, 7/7 Thursday to Thursday rosterCountry: AustraliaEmployment type: Contract (6 months, with scope to extend)Start: ImmediateRemuneration: CompetitiveAbout the RoleThe 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 ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership and PlanningLead and coordinate day-to-day civil project activities across the assigned scopeDevelop and review scopes of works, project schedules and budgetsTrack progress against schedule and budget, and elevate risks, issues and delays early to the Project ManagerPrepare and deliver regular progress reports covering cost, schedule and qualityDesign DevelopmentDevelop civil design packages from concept through to issue for constructionReview construction drawings and specifications against approved designsParticipate in design reviews and recommend improvements that enhance project outcomesCommercial and DocumentationRaise purchase orders and track project costs against budgetManage correspondence, document control and responses to stakeholder queriesConfirm materials and equipment are scheduled and available on site when neededSite and Quality OversightProvide technical guidance to site teams and contractors, addressing engineering challenges as they ariseEnsure works are completed to approved designs and specificationsCoordinate testing and inspections at key project stagesImplement corrective actions when quality issues ariseResolve site‐related problems and discrepancies, escalating where neededSafety,



Compliance and Stakeholder CommunicationPrepare and maintain safety documentation and compliance recordsMaintain clear, professional communication with clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teamsRespond promptly and professionally to stakeholder concernsAbout YouEssentialDegree in Civil Engineering or a related field5+ years' experience in civil engineering, pre‐construction and civil project managementDemonstrated experience developing design packagesSound understanding of civil construction processes, project controls and engineering best practiceStrong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage teams on site and multiple priorities at onceHigh attention to detail across design, documentation and reportingExcellent written and verbal communication, including explaining technical information to non‐technical audiencesAbility to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities on a remote rosterDesirableExperience on resources or mining projects in remote Northern AustraliaFamiliarity with Australian civil standards and specificationsExperience with purchase orders and project financial reportingPersonal AttributesDriven, reliable and committed to quality resultsSelf‐motivated and proactive in tackling challengesAdaptable in agile, remote work conditionsCollaborative, with strong stakeholder relationshipsRelocationThe successful candidate will be required to relocate to Cairns, QLD,



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📌 Civil Project Lead - Npi, Fifo 7/7, Relocation (Queensland)
🏢 Proactive Projects
📍 Queensland