Senior Civil Project Engineer - Site Based - 2/1

Our client, a mining owner/operator based in WA is currently seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to join their team working on a large Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) construction project on their site located north of Kalgoorlie.

This position will be 6 months worth of work and is open to an immediate start. It will be working on a 2/1 roster but there is potential for some flexibility to a 12/9 roster, the position will be offered as a contract position paid on an hourly rate and days on site will be 12 hours.

As a Senior Civil Project Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing the construction contractors for the TSF. This will require you to engage with numerous stake holders internal and external, oversee QA/QC ensuring compliance with best practice, and when required providing technical input to help remedy and issues discovered during construction. You will also be responsible for tracking progress and ensuring key deadlines are being met.

If you are interested in applying for the position, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee TSF construction contract as part of the owner’s team
Manage Technical Queries (TQs) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
Review payment claims and manage variations
Track and drive progress against the project schedule
Coordinate with other contractors, including Mining and TSF Designer
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture onsite
Conduct daily reporting, progress monitoring, and escalate issues along the critical path as needed

Required Experience & Qualifications:

Degree in Civil Engineering or Project Engineering
6+ years of experience working on mining projects
Previously owner/operator experience (highly desired)
Strong bulk earthworks field experience
Proven experience in site and contractor management
Exposure to piping systems (preferred but not essential)

About TSS
TSS is a specialist recruitment partner for Australia’s resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Our team has real-world experience, and we take pride in matching the right people with the right work. We know what good delivery looks like—on site, onshore, and offshore—and we don’t waste time.

Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer

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