Introduction

Are you a driven and experienced Civil Project Engineer ready to take ownership of significant capital projects within a leading mining operation? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget? If so, our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer to make a real impact.

About this role

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you'll be accountable for the complete lifecycle management and coordination of assigned capital projects, with a strong emphasis on haul road development and crucial local authorisation projects across multiple mine sites. You will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient allocation of capital funding and the successful achievement of desired business outcomes through effective project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead funding request drafting and review for timely approvals, and provide input on budgets, pricing, procurement, and contractor strategies, and monitoring the metrics throughout the project phases.
Collaborate with stakeholders on budgets and priorities, overseeing local authorisations and larger projects.
Track project progress, provide regular updates and accurate forecasting through continuous communication with Asset Owners for monthly reporting.
Ensure adherence to project delivery and authorisation processes, maintaining audit compliance across sites and identifying process improvements.
Hands-on management of the haul road program, including contractor management, site inspections, works forecasting, and progress claim approvals.

Is this you?

While managing various projects contributes to a varied workload, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the Project Manager on broader capital program management tasks, ensuring a well-rounded experience. You will have exposure across our clients WA mining operations.

What you can bring to the role:

Ideally you will have a bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural/Civil) OR a Project or Construction Management degree with relevant industry experience.
Previous experience in the mining, construction, or heavy industry sectors will also be highly considered.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with previous engineering supervisory experience.
A strong business and customer-focused perspective, with an understanding of engineering alliance relationships, and proven experience in cost tracking, budgeting, and forecasting.

What we offer

Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
Monday to Friday family friendly position.
Access to Brunel Benefits - Discounts on hotels, gym and health insurance.
Opportunity to work in mining and still be home for dinner each night.
Potential for long term work within multiple projects.
Our client is a Globally established company with a reputation for their workplace culture and tenure.
Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities
Salary sacrificing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact c.bates@brunel.net