Lead Civil Engineer

Worley; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working

Paid parental leave

Purchased leave scheme

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to join our Perth team, managing a portfolio of mining and energy projects. You will lead civil engineers and designers, delivering discipline-specific services to Worley and its clients while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires 15+ years of civil design experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with 3D modelling. Flexible/hybrid work options are available, and you will collaborate across global Worley teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or relevant degree.
• 15+ years' experience in civil engineering design in mining, energy and/or infrastructure.
• Proven leadership delivering projects under tight schedules.
• Strong proficiency with 3D modelling and drafting packages.
• Working knowledge of applicable local and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civil engineers and designers to deliver high-quality engineering services on time and within budget.
• Ensure production of high-quality technical deliverables (earthworks, roads, pipelines, mining support).
• Provide mentorship, supervision and development of junior engineers.
• Manage resources across portfolios and liaise with leadership to anticipate needs.
• Coordinate cross-discipline work and promote workshare with global Worley offices.
• Support proposals with input on hours estimates and bid documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical design

Resource management

Mentoring

3D modelling

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

3D modelling & drafting

Job description

Worley currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to join our Perth team. You will bring civil engineering expertise to Worley and its customers, contributing to, and managing, a portfolio of projects across multiple major customers in the resources (mining and minerals) and energy sectors. Your skills will include strong technical design experience, as well as team leadership across high complexity multi discipline projects. This position is based in our Perth office with flexible working from home options available.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of civil engineers and designers to deliver discipline specific engineering services that satisfy Worley, its clients and meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements on time and within budget.
• Ensure the production of high-quality technical deliverables produced by both you and the team (including access roads, construction pads, bulk and detailed earthworks associated with new pipelines, as well as general mining support and infrastructure development)
• Provide technical support, supervision and advice to the discipline team and the wider project teams who may be situated both locally and remotely in our global offices
• Manage resource allocation of the civils team across multiple portfolios, to ensure effective utilisation and delivery by proactively liaising with the portfolio and contract leadership to anticipate resource requirements
• Cross-disciplinary coordination to support successful delivery of customer requirements
• Promotion of workshare between global Worley offices
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its customers' requirements.
• Support effective communication within the civil engineering team and project stakeholders, including customers.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
• Technical supervision, mentorship and development of junior engineers
• Perform tasks such as:
  • Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and follow Worley management system processes and procedures
  • Clarify and effectively manage project scope and raise changes in line with project change management processes;
  • Gather data from multiple sources and prepare engineering studies, analyses and calculations. Support the technical development of solutions and recommendations, and create final documentation for project deliverables.
  • Perform review/detailed checking on work completed by both local and workshare offices.
  • Provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
  • Provide input to proposals in preparing hours estimates, clarifications and bid documentation
  • Participate in and champion technical stewardship and assurance activities within the civil team, including technical peer reviews, investigations and compliance checks.

About You

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or relevant degree
• 15+ years' experience in civil engineering design in the mining, energy and/or infrastructure sector
• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
• Strong understanding of how civil designers perform their duties using 3D modelling and drafting packages.
• Proven experience in successfully leading teams delivering projects under tight schedules is essential
• Lean delivery mindset
• Sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards, as well as statutory and regulatory requirements
• Exposure to developing civil design across a range of project cycles using Australian Standards

Benefits To You

• Flexible / hybrid working
• Paid parental leave
• Purchased leave scheme
• Salary packaging including novated leases, personal electronic devices and EV car subscription
• Salary continuance insurance
• Professional membership reimbursement
• Employee discounts including health insurance, gyms, hotels & car hire
• Rewards & Incentives through Worley's Appreciate rewards program
• Learning & career opportunities

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.