Senior Civil Engineer

Airswift; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for a Perth-based, 12-month contract to lead planning, design and delivery of civil works within a multidisciplinary team.

You will review technical docs, supervise calculations, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with Australian standards and regulatory requirements. The role supports infrastructure and renewable energy components in a major project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Extensive experience in infrastructure, mining, energy, resources, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and Australian standards.
• Experience in renewable energy projects, particularly utility-scale solar and wind developments.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design and project delivery activities.
• Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, and engineering calculations.
• Manage and perform the design and analysis of civil engineering designs, including site development, pavement design and drainage systems.
• Prepare and review detailed civil engineering designs including bulk earthworks, access roads, drainage systems and site development works.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Renewable energy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer Perth, WA | 12-month contract

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a major infrastructure and energy project. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a large-scale development while working within a collaborative and high-performing project environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and leadership across the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure works. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to ensure safe, efficient, and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design and project delivery activities.
• Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, and engineering calculations.
• Manage and perform the design and analysis of civil engineering designs, including site development, pavement design and drainage systems.
• Prepare and review detailed civil engineering designs including bulk earthworks, access roads, drainage systems and site development works.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need to have

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Extensive experience in infrastructure, mining, energy, resources, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and Australian standards.
• Experience in renewable energy projects, particularly utility-scale solar and wind developments.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.

Candidate eligibility

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)