Senior Contracts Lead - Civil & Frp Projects

Castleross; Perth; Híbrido; AUD 124.000 - 207.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible / hybrid working

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging including novatedLeas

Descripción de la vacante

Worley in Perth is seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to lead a team of civil engineers and designers on major mining, energy and infrastructure projects. You will own technical delivery and manage client expectations across local and global teams.

You will supervise design work, mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver on time and within budget. This role offers flexible hybrid working from the Perth office.

Formación

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering and 15+ years’ civil design experience in mining/energy/infrastructure.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams on high‑complex projects.
• Good knowledge of 3D modelling and drafting tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of civil engineers and designers to deliver civil services on time and within budget.
• Ensure high-quality technical deliverables including earthworks and pipelines.
• Coordinate with global offices and cross‑discipline teams.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Civil design

3D modelling

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Herramientas

MicroStation

AutoCAD

12D

Descripción del empleo

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.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced civil engineering leader to join a major resources portfolio as Lead Civil Engineer. Reporting to the Department Manager, this is a hands‑on technical and design management role responsible for civil delivery on a major iron ore and energy development.

Working closely with a multidisciplinary project team across mechanical, structural and process disciplines, you will lead a team of civil engineers and designers, own technical delivery of all civil-related scope, and manage the client relationship on scope, schedule and design outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civil engineers and designers to meet technical, statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Take responsibility for technical delivery of all civil-related elements: access roads, construction pads, bulk and detailed earthworks, and general infrastructure development.
• Manage scope and proactively resolve discrepancies between client and design requirements.
• Promote workshare across offices and coordinate cross-disciplinary delivery.
• Gather data and prepare engineering studies, analyses and calculations to support technical solutions.
• Participate in bid clarifications, evaluations and vendor certification activities.
• Prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures.
• Keep up to date with technical developments and innovation in civil engineering.
• Mentor site engineers while maintaining strong communication with the wider project team and client.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years' experience in civil engineering design within mining, energy or infrastructure.
• Previous experience leading a team delivering projects under a tight schedule.
• CPEng status.
• Sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD and 12D – beneficial.

What's on Offer

12-month contract, based in Perth.

Flexible WFH arrangements.

Up to $150/hr, dependent on experience.

KCB isa global, award-winning, privately owned medium-sized engineering consultancy firm and internationally recognised as one of the leading tailings management consultancies in the world. We are a diverse group of engineers, geoscientists and environmental professionals collaborating to deliver quality solutions for the toughest technical challenges facing our clients. We are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our Perth-based engineering team to work on mining and resource projects located in Australia and overseas. Our projects include tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from feasibility, site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and closure. This role will give you the opportunity to: Work on our large tailings, waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams, and mine infrastructure projects portfolios, designing practical solutions for challenging conditions. Develop practical solutions based on detailed assessments and analyses and the opportunity to defend your solutions to clients and third-party review panels. Manage and lead projects including the development, review and approvals of technical specifications, drawings and design reports and tender packages for major tailings dams, mine waste facilities, containment facilities and mine infrastructure projects. Provide input and prepare conceptual detailed engineering designs, engineering studies, feasibility studies and condition assessments. Work closely with clients from concept design through to construction, commissioning and operational stages of the project lifecycle. Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop and grow the business. Attributes & Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Geotechnical). CPEng / RPEQ certification or eligibility to apply within 12 months of joining. Demonstrated experience in planning, investigation, assessment, design and construction of tailings and water dams and waste storage. Familiarity with ANCOLD/ICOLD/GISTM/CDA guidelines and standards. We value your: Strong initiative, innovation, and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success. Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience. Ability to work autonomously or within a project team with like-minded professionals in offices around Australia and overseas. Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports, and general project correspondence. Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams. Ability to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients. What we offer in addition to an exciting role: Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future. Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family. Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments. Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options. Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach. Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well‑being. Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning. Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to advance their career by working on large-scale, world-class mining projects as part of a team of passionate, talented, and experienced engineers and geoscientists dedicated to delivering high‑quality services to our clients.