Civil/Structural Engineer

NES Fircroft; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Senior Civil/Structural Discipline Engineer to join the owner's team on a major mining project, based in Perth CBD. The 12-month contract will support engineering and project delivery through key phases.

The role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, at least 10 years’ project delivery experience, and a strong track record in design review, technical assurance, and contractor management.

Qualifications

• A Civil or Structural engineering degree is required.
• Minimum 10 years of project delivery experience.
• Experience on large-scale mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects is essential.
• Strong background in design review, technical assurance and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations, concrete and structural steel designs.
• Review bulk earthworks strategies, site grading, cut/fill balances and platform development.
• Manage interfaces across process plant, power, water, roads and supporting infrastructure.
• Review structural steel, equipment support structures, foundations and materials handling infrastructure.
• Identify design risks, constructability issues and opportunities for optimisation.
• Coordinate technical reviews and respond to RFIs, technical queries and design review outcomes.

Skills

Design review

Technical assurance

Contractor management

Bulk earthworks

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil/Structural Discipline Engineer to join the owner's team on a major mining project, based in Perth CBD. This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential for extension, supporting a major mining project through key phases of engineering and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations, concrete and structural steel designs.
• Review bulk earthworks strategies, site grading, cut/fill balances and platform development.
• Manage interfaces across process plant, power, water, roads and supporting infrastructure.
• Review structural steel, equipment support structures, foundations and materials handling infrastructure.
• Identify design risks, constructability issues and opportunities for optimisation.
• Coordinate technical reviews and respond to RFIs, technical queries and design review outcomes.

Requirements

• Degree qualified Civil or Structural Engineer.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar project delivery role.
• Proven experience on large-scale mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong background in design review, technical assurance and contractor management.
• Experience with bulk earthworks and major infrastructure packages highly regarded.
• Previous exposure to EPC contractors, particularly Chinese EPC contractors, is advantageous.