Lead Civil Engineer

Worley; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Health insurance discounts

Gym access

Hotel & car hire discounts

Job summary

Worley in Perth is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to lead a civil design team across mining and energy projects. You will supervise practitioners, ensure quality deliverables, and coordinate with Worley offices worldwide to meet client needs.

Based in our Perth office with flexible hybrid work options, the role demands extensive experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex packages on schedule and to standard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or relevant degree.
• 15+ years' experience in civil engineering design in mining, energy and/or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civil engineers and designers to deliver services on time and within budget.
• Produce high-quality technical deliverables including earthworks, roads and pipelines.
• Provide technical supervision and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Coordinate with global Worley offices and clients to meet requirements.
• Manage resource allocation across portfolios and ensure effective utilization.
• Support procurement, construction and commissioning activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Civil engineering design

3D modelling

Project management

Mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

3D modelling software

Drafting packages

Job description

Job Description - Lead Civil Engineer (PER05BV)

Lead Civil Engineer - PER05BV

Company : Worley

Primary Location

Primary Location: AUS-WA-Perth

Job

Job: Civil

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Job Posting: Sep 6, 2026

Unposting Date

Unposting Date: Oct 7, 2026

Reporting Manager Title : Delivery Director, Civil Structural

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
• 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 schemeSalary 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.