Lead / Senior Civil Engineer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is recruiting for a Lead / Senior Civil Engineer to join our Minerals & Metals business, focusing on FEED / Execution to EPCM delivery on mining projects. This is a 6-month contract with possibility for extension ideal for someone looking to progress into a leadership role, supporting a major client based in Brisbane.

#LI-Hybrid or #LI-Remote 

Designing the future. Transforming the World.

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.  Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

Our Vision:   Deliver Solutions that transform the world.

Our Values:   Care Courage Commitment

Leading the way in mineral processing and metallurgical refining, our expertise and presence span all commodities and geographies of the world - Australia, Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia. For over 60 years, from study through start-up, at pace and at scale, we have been advancing the world’s largest and most technically challenging mining projects across key commodities: 

• Lithium
• Nickel / Cobalt
• Copper
• Gold
• Rare Earths
• Iron Ore
• Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

Wood is recruiting a Lead / Senior Civil Engineer to join our Projects business in a pivotal role as we partner with a major player in the Mining industry on a major greenfield Engineering project. This position is based in Brisbane, Queensland on a 6-month contract with possibility for extension.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

You will be able to work lawfully in Australia and hold full working rights for this location. If you have a visa application in progress, you are also encouraged to apply.

Ideally, you will be a suitably qualified engineer with a Bachelor's Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, from a recognized institution and have:

• Familiarity with relevant standards and design guidelines to the civil engineering discipline
• Experienced in performing Civil Design including detailed design of:
  • Plant pad / terrace bulk earthworks and drainage
  • Road and drainage design
  • Technical specification preparation and bid evaluation
• Drive the design and drafting scopes independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with the client
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Knowledge in the relevant software packages is beneficial (e.g. Open Roads, 12D and Civil3D)

Desirable:

What will set you apart will be your previous experience working in a similar client facing leadership role on a major long term Engineering Service Contract in greenfield Mining.

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

If you are a Lead / Senior Civil Engineer professional looking to take the lead on a major Engineering Service Contract - apply today!

Shortlisting will commence immediately.