Senior Civil Project Engineer

Knight Piésold; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Piésold is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (civil or geotechnical) to join our Perth-based team. With a significant pipeline of upcoming work, you will support coordination and delivery across diverse projects, mentored by a strong technical team to ensure quality, safety and performance.

The ideal candidate holds a civil or geotechnical engineering degree with 10+ years’ experience in mining, civil, or geotechnical sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in civil or geotechnical engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience in mining, civil, or geotechnical industries.
• Experience planning, scheduling, conducting, and delegating investigations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver project activities to ensure high standards of quality, safety, and performance.
• Provide technical and logistical input to project teams to ensure efficiency across all phases of execution and to support delivery within defined timeframes and budget requirements.

Skills

Senior Project Engineer

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Communication

Leadership

Quality and Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Knight Piésold is a specialised international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. We are proud of our long-standing relationships with our clients and of delivering exceptional services on a global scale.

We have a significant track record of projects across Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America. With 29 offices in 16 countries and over 100 years of experience, we work on projects that are geographically and technically diverse. These projects are long-term and offer stability for those wanting to establish a sustainable and rewarding career.

The Roles

With an extensive pipeline of upcoming work, we are seeking applications from Senior Project Engineers (civil or geotechnical) to join our Perth-based team. The roles offer the opportunity to grow your career, with a strong technical team around you providing support and mentoring.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, the Senior Project Engineers will support the coordination and delivery of project activities to ensure high standards of quality, safety, and performance. The Senior Project Engineers will also provide technical and logistical input to project teams to ensure efficiency across all phases of execution and to support delivery within defined timeframes and budget requirements.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Degree-qualified in civil or geotechnical engineering (or an equivalent tertiary qualification).
• 10+ years’ relevant experience in the mining, civil, or geotechnical industries.
• Experience planning, scheduling, conducting, and delegating engineering and geotechnical investigations.
• Experience in civil/geotechnical design for bulk earthworks, water dams, tailings dams, heap leach pads, foundations, and civil structures.
• Experience monitoring work for compliance with relevant codes, practices, and standards.
• Ability to verify that earthworks are constructed in accordance with the design intent.
• Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills, ensuring effective coordination between clients and internal project teams.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage projects effectively.

What We Offer

Knight Piésold offer excellent remuneration packages and a competitive range of benefits including:

• Unique opportunities to travel that take you on a career enhancing experience and adventure;
• Subsidised gym memberships / fitness classes;
• Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills;
• Early access to long service leave; and
• More!

If you believe you have the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.