Discipline Lead: Civil

Wave International; Western Australia; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary sacrifice options for superannu

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

Wave International is seeking an experienced civil engineer to step into the role of Discipline Lead: Civil in Perth, WA. You will own and grow the civil capability across a growing consultancy, guiding multi-disciplinary projects in mining and resources.

You will lead delivery of civil design and technical reviews while mentoring engineers, building client relationships, and contributing to business growth from bid through project delivery.

Formación

• Strong capability leading civil deliverables across multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and grow the business.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead civil engineering scopes across studies, detailed design and project delivery.
• Deliver high-quality civil designs meeting Australian Standards and specs.
• Perform and oversee earthworks, drainage, road and site development design tasks.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring as the team grows.
• Build client relationships and pursue repeat and new work opportunities.
• Support proposals, project estimates, tenders and BD initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership & mentoring

Client relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Educación

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Descripción del empleo

At Wave International, we’re passionate about engineering the future by solving the world’s natural resource challenges. With over 25 years of global experience, we partner with clients to navigate complex mining and resource projects connecting traditional and emerging approaches to deliver practical, outcome-focused solutions across the project lifecycle.

From greenfield to operations, our Engineering, Project Delivery and Asset Management capabilities deliver end to end solutions from strategy and feasibility through to design, delivery and operational support across battery minerals, mineral sands, gold, bulk commodities and water, as well as broader sectors including agribusiness, industrial and ports.

Wave International is seeking an experienced civil engineering professional to step into the role of Discipline Lead: Civil and play a key role in establishing, leading, and growing our civil engineering capability within a growing consultancy.

Based in our Perth office, this is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the civil discipline, influencing its direction, capability, and future project portfolio. You will lead the delivery of civil engineering solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary projects within the mining, resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors, while remaining actively involved in technical design and project execution. This role would suit a Senior Civil Engineer ready to take the next step in their career, or an experienced discipline leader looking for the opportunity to make the role their own, grow a high-performing team, strengthen client relationships, and further develop Wave's civil capability across Western Australia.

In this role, you will be responsible for and have the following qualifications and/or skills:

• Lead civil engineering scopes across studies, detailed design, and project delivery phases.
• Deliver high-quality civil designs that comply with Australian Standards, client specifications and safety requirements.
• Perform and oversee civil design calculations, earthworks design, drainage design, road and access design, site development works, and associated engineering assessments.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers as the team grows.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project objectives and resolve technical challenges.
• Undertake site visits and field investigations to support studies, design development, and project execution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to securing repeat and new work opportunities.
• Support proposal preparation, project estimates, tenders, and business development initiatives.
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 8+ years' experience in civil engineering, within mining, resources, heavy industry, or consulting environments.
• Demonstrated capability leading civil engineering deliverables across multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong experience in civil design, technical review, engineering assessment, and design management.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and contribute to business growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Why join Wave?

• Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas and efforts are valued.
• Career Development: Access opportunities to learn, grow, and build your skills through hands-on experience and internal support.
• Salary Sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their immediate family members including the following: Confidential counselling and support, Financial Coaching and Dietician Support.

Work from our modern QV1 office with access to:

• High-class end-of-trip facilities.
• Wellness Center (free Yoga, Pilates, etc.).
• Fully equipped gym.
• Rooftop basketball and tennis courts.

Please direct enquiries in confidence to:

Seda | Senior People & Culture Business Partner

e: [e-mail]