Experienced Tailings Engineer

CMW Geosciences; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Birthday leave

Internal training program

Broad project exposure

Office social events

Strong technical support

Job summary

CMW Geosciences in Perth is seeking a Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to lead our Tailings team of 5, supported by our wider geotechnical group. You will work with the Perth Manager and contribute to recruitment, training, development, resourcing, and strategic direction while delivering technically sound tailings design for clients.

The role requires 8+ years in geotechnical consulting, leadership experience, and a strong background in TSF design, with full Australian work rights.

Qualifications

• Qualified Geotechnical/Civil Engineer with 8+ years in geotechnical consulting.
• Experience leading a team and mentoring junior engineers.
• Proven TSF design experience and strong analytical skills.
• Full Aus work rights (PR and citizenship are preferred).

Responsibilities

• Working with the technical team to develop, provide and promote design solutions, options and initiatives to meet client needs
• Work with the senior technical team to contribute to detailed designs for projects ranging from building foundations to temporary works, infrastructure and tailings storage facilities.
• Undertake technical and non-technical tasks and take responsibility for the accuracy and quality of our work
• Ensure that the projects are completed on time, within budget and to the desired quality standards
• Maintaining good relationships with existing clients and working with the client relations/business development team to target new opportunities

Skills

Team leadership

Geotechnical engineer

8+ years

Client liaison

Communication

Tools

Plaxis

Rocscience Slide

RSPile

Settle3

LimitState Geo

Job description

About Us

Since starting in Perth in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 19 business units with over 300 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate Geotech professionals, providing quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction, infrastructure, mining and energy sectors.

Our Perth-based Tailings team is looking to bring on a Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to lead our tailings team of 5. You will have support from our wider geotechnical team and you’ll work closely with the Perth Manager and have input in recruitment, training and development, resourcing, strategic pursuits and overall leadership and direction.

You must have leadership experience and be passionate and focused within the area of TSF design. As well as leading the team, you will also contribute technicallydelivering successful projectsfor our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the technical team to develop, provide and promote design solutions, options and initiatives to meet client needs
• Work with the senior technical team to contribute to detailed designs for projects ranging from building foundations to temporary works, infrastructure and tailings storage facilities.
• Undertake technical and non-technical tasks and take responsibility for the accuracy and quality of our work
• Ensure that the projects are completed on time, within budget and to the desired quality standards
• Maintaining good relationships with existing clients and working with the client relations/business development team to target new opportunities

Qualifications/Experience/Attributes

• Qualified Geotechnical/Civil Engineer with 8+ years of experience working in a geotechnical consulting environment.
• Experience leading a team and developing junior engineers
• An established career within TSF design
• Full Aus work rights (PR and citizenship are preferred)
• Team player
• Good analytical skills with developedknowledge of geotechnical design (Plaxis, Rocscience Slide, RSPile, Settle3, LimitState Geo etc.)
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail is a must

What We Offer

• 9-day fortnight and flexible start and finish times
• Additional day leave on your birthday.
• A developed internal training program to support all levels with technical development and progression
• An exposure to a broad range of projects
• Office social events throughout the year
• Excellent learning environment as well as an inclusive team environment.
• Our Perth Office has a great balance of people at all levels (over 40 technical staff), including 9 Principals, meaning you will receive strong technical support to enhance your development.

Please note: We are closed from 19 December 2025 - 5 January 2026 and applications will be reviewed after this period