Lead Civil Engineer

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

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

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

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

• Promote workshare across offices and coordinate cross-disciplinary delivery.

• Gather data and prepare engineering studies, analyses and calculations to support technical solutions.

• Participate in bid clarifications, evaluations and vendor certification activities.

• Prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures.

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

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

Key Requirements

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering.

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

• Previous experience leading a team delivering projects under a tight schedule

• CPEng status.

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

• Familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD and 12D – beneficial.
   

What's on Offer

• 12-month contract, based in Perth.

• Flexible WFH arrangements.

• Up to $150/hr, dependent on experience.

• Portfolio spanning major Tier 1 resources clients.