Senior Contracts Administrator - Infrastructure & Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working

Paid parental leave

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Job summary

Worley in Perth is seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to lead civil design across mining, minerals, energy and infrastructure projects. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, ensure quality, and coordinate global workshare to meet schedules and budgets.

You will operate from the Perth office with flexible work-from-home options, using your 3D modelling expertise and leadership to drive performance and compliance with Australian standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil engineering design experience in mining, energy or infrastructure.
• Strong technical design capability and practical knowledge of 3D modelling workflows.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams delivering complex work to demanding schedules.
• Solid knowledge of Australian Standards and relevant international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civil engineers and designers to deliver engineering services on time, within budget and to regulatory standards.
• Ensure high-quality technical deliverables for access roads, earthworks, pipelines and mining infrastructure.
• Provide technical supervision and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with local and global teams and stakeholders to allocate resources and manage scope.

Skills

Team leadership

Civil design

3D modelling

Regulatory compliance

Australian standards

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

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 scheme
• Salary 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.

Lead complex civil engineering delivery across major resources and energy projects. This is a high-impact opportunity for a technically accomplished leader who can guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen engineering quality and turn challenging project requirements into practical, buildable solutions. The Opportunity. You will lead civil engineers and designers across a varied portfolio spanning mining, minerals, energy and infrastructure. Combining technical authority with hands‑on delivery leadership, you will shape designs, coordinate global workshare and ensure safe, compliant outcomes—on time and within budget.

What you will lead

• Civil design delivery for access roads, construction pads, bulk and detailed earthworks, pipelines, mining support and associated infrastructure.
• Technical quality, reviews, assurance and compliance with Australian and international standards.
• Resource planning and effective utilisation across multiple projects and portfolios.
• Coordination with customers, project disciplines, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Engineering studies, calculations, technical recommendations, progress reporting and final deliverables.
• Scope definition, change management, bid inputs, hours estimates and technical clarifications.
• Mentoring and development of engineers and designers across local and global teams.

What you bring

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• 15+ years of civil engineering design experience in mining, energy or infrastructure.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams delivering complex work to demanding schedules.
• Strong technical design capability and practical knowledge of 3D modelling and drafting workflows.
• Sound knowledge of statutory requirements, Australian Standards and relevant international standards.
• A lean delivery mindset, commercial awareness and a consistent focus on quality.
• Clear communication, sound judgement and the confidence to resolve technical and customer interface issues.

Why this role

• Lead technically challenging projects for major customers.
• Influence engineering standards, delivery strategy and team capability.
• Work with experienced specialists across local and global offices.
• Enjoy a Perth-based role with flexible work-from-home options.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.