Lead Geotechnical Tailings Engineer – TSF Design

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

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.