Lead Civil Engineer

Ausenco; Perth; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco, Perth-based, is seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to drive design and delivery across large-scale projects in the mining sector. You will lead civil teams, coordinate with multi-disciplinary groups, and apply 12D/Civil3D skills to optimise layouts and constructability in remote environments.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and civil cost estimates, and ensure safe, efficient delivery from scoping through EPC stages.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering.
• Proven ability to lead Civil project teams.
• Experience in Earthworks, Roadworks and Drainage design in mining/mineral processing.
• Mining facilities design and project layout optimization; hands-on with 12D/AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Chartered status is a strong asset.
• Mentoring and coaching personnel.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise design team tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Civil engineering design for process plant platforms, roads, drainage and related infrastructure.
• Supervise Civil engineers, review deliverables and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with project teams and other disciplines on site layout optimization.
• Contribute to cost-efficient delivery by managing deliverables, budgets and cost estimates.
• Issue drawings for tender and construction and manage Engineers/ Designers.

Skills

Lead civil projects

Earthworks

Roadworks

Drainage design

Mining facilities

12D/Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Mentoring

English communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12D

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what's possible in some of the world's most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to join our Perth-based team and play a pivotal role in supporting our continued growth and project success.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a strong pipeline of projects within the critical minerals and metals sector, working across the full project lifecycle from early-stage scoping and feasibility studies through to EPC and EPCM project delivery.

In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients across diverse international locations, including Africa and the Pacific region, delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions on complex, large-scale projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong client focus, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. Equally important is a commitment to continuous improvement, technical excellence, and delivering outstanding project outcomes.

About the role

• Deliver Civil (process plant platforms, access roads, drainage and associated infrastructure in remote and challenging terrain) engineering design.
• Supervising the performance of Civil engineers, reviewing deliverables and providing technical expertise.
• Active collaboration and communication with project team and other disciplines, providing input to site selection and layout optimization of mineral processing plants.
• Contribute to the cost-efficient delivery of Civil engineering by managing project deliverables, budgets, as well as reviewing and approving Civil capital cost estimates.
• Issue drawings and other relevant information for tender and construction by effectively managing Civil Engineers and Designers.

About you

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering.
• Proven ability to lead, with prior experience leading Civil project teams.
• Provenexperience in Earthworks, Roadworks and Drainage design engineering in a relevant industry, e.g. mining, mineral processing, materials handling, and heavy industrial.
• An in-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience in design of mining facilities, with a proven ability to conceptualize project layouts, and optimize designs is a must. Hands on experience with 12D, AutoCad, or Civil 3D and other modelling software is a big plus.
• Chartered status is a strong asset, but not essential.
• Ability to resolve most technical issues in an efficient manner utilizing personal knowledge and leaning on in-house experience.
• Commitment to mentoring and coaching of personnel.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate and influence employees at all levels.
• Strong communication skills, with well-developed written and oral English language skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks for the design team and manage time effectively.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance - Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.

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