Senior Civil Engineer – Tailings & Dam Projects Leader

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation top-up 2.5%

Income protection

Parental leave

Additional leave days

Novated leasing

Hybrid working

Well-being initiatives

Training & development

Job summary

KCB Australia Pty Ltd, a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Brisbane to lead tailings storage, dam and water infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers, steer technical delivery, and collaborate with geotechnical, hydrology, and structural teams to deliver integrated designs.

Join a culture focused on Passion, Integrity and Excellence, with hybrid working and opportunities to influence major projects while advancing your professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.
• NER / CPEng / RPEQ certification or eligibility to apply within 12 months of joining.
• At least 8-10 years experience in civil engineering, with a focus on major projects
• Experience in earthworks, drainage, and water infrastructure projects; dams, embankments, or tailings facilities experience is highly regarded.
• Sound engineering judgement and lead technical delivery across multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong project delivery and coordination capability, including planning, prioritising, and overseeing packages of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of civil engineering scopes for large tailings storage and water dam projects.
• Direct and mentor civil designers and junior engineers, while remaining actively involved in key project decisions.
• Lead, contribute to, and review engineering deliverables, including specifications, reports, drawings, and material take-offs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure an integrated and efficient design process.
• Contribute to development of scopes of service and proposals, including defining deliverables and estimating effort.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Project delivery

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client interface

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Job description

KCB Australia Pty Ltd, a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Brisbane to lead tailings storage, dam and water infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers, steer technical delivery, and collaborate with geotechnical, hydrology, and structural teams to deliver integrated designs.

Join a culture focused on Passion, Integrity and Excellence, with hybrid working and opportunities to influence major projects while advancing your professional