Senior Civil Engineer – Study Phase (DFS) – Copper/Gold Project

About the Project

We are supporting the delivery of the DFS for a large copper-gold development in Southeast Asia. This is a full greenfield project covering mine, plant, and all supporting infrastructure, with a strong focus on civil works across a challenging, high rainfall and mountainous environment.

The Perth team is responsible for a significant portion of the infrastructure scope, including site-wide civil design, access, drainage, and bulk earthworks required to support the broader operation.

About the Role

This role sits within the civil/infrastructure team and focuses on core civil design across earthworks, drainage, and access infrastructure at the DFS stage.

The work is not standard — the terrain and climate drive a lot of the design decisions, so there is a strong emphasis on practical, buildable solutions rather than textbook design.

You’ll be working across multiple areas of the site, contributing to how the overall infrastructure comes together rather than being limited to a single package.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver civil design across bulk earthworks, site-wide drainage, water management, access roads, and internal road networks
Support development of:
Work closely with geotechnical teams, hydrology / water, project engineers, and infrastructure leads
Contribute to:
- Design development at DFS level
- Scope definition and design documentation
- Input into cost and constructability considerations
Work through evolving design as more information becomes available, ensuring solutions remain practical and aligned

Operating Context

This is a multidisciplinary DFS environment where civil design is closely tied to the broader infrastructure and site layout.

You’ll be working alongside other Senior engineers and designers, contributing to integrated outcomes rather than working in isolation on defined packages.

About You

We’re looking for someone with solid civil design experience in mining or large infrastructure projects, ideally with exposure to complex earthworks environments.

~5–10 years’ experience in civil engineering
Strong experience in Bulk earthworks, Drainage design, and Road and intersection design
Experience within mining, resources or large-scale infrastructure projects
Exposure to study phases (PFS / DFS) or early project development is beneficial
Comfortable working across disciplines and with incomplete information
Experience in challenging terrain or high rainfall environments is advantageous

Roster & Conditions

Perth-based role
Monday to Friday
Hybrid flexibility available
Initial 12-month contract aligned with DFS delivery
Competitive market rates

Why Apply

This is a chance to work on a project where civil design is a key driver, not just a supporting function.

You’ll be involved in shaping infrastructure across a complex site, with real input at DFS stage before designs are locked in. The scope is broad, the challenges are real, and the work sits well beyond standard civil packages.

There is also strong potential for continuity as the project moves toward execution.