Project Lead - Civil (Tailings & Infrastructure)

About the role

A senior civil engineering Project Lead is sought to support the delivery of a major residue management and infrastructure program, overseeing annual wall raise design activities and contributing to a long-term infrastructure strategy. The role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Tailings & Water and Project Delivery teams, leading engineering consultants and managing technical risks so that designs are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. It is based in Brisbane or Gladstone, with regular site travel, Monday to Friday hours, and pays $105-$112 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Lead civil design development for annual wall raise programs
• Manage engineering consultants and specialist technical providers
• Coordinate geotechnical investigations and technical studies
• Manage design scope, schedules, budgets and project risks
• Support capital planning and funding submissions
• Lead design assurance, governance and review activities
• Ensure designs are practical, constructible and compliant
• Collaborate with operational and project teams and provide technical leadership across stakeholders
• Support development of long-term infrastructure strategies

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Strong experience delivering large-scale civil infrastructure projects
• Experience in mining, earthworks, dams, water storage, tailings or residue management projects
• Demonstrated design and project leadership experience
• C Class driver's licence
• RPEQ accreditation
• Tailings or residue management experience and owner's team capital project experience

Required skills

• Managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Technical governance, risk, cost and schedule management
• Stakeholder engagement and communication

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