- Work on high-impact mining & resources projects across Australia and globally
- Genuine career progression on offer within a well-established consultancy
- Lead complex civil projects with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with over two decades of delivering practical, high-quality solutions to the resources and mining sector across Australia and globally. Deeply embedded in the Queensland resources industry, our client is known for an owner-minded approach that puts technical rigour and client outcomes at the centre of everything they do.
With a growing Brisbane team and a strong pipeline of work across advisory, capital projects, and operational engineering, they are looking for a Senior/ Lead Civil Engineers to take ownership of civil engineering deliverables across a diverse portfolio of mining and non-process infrastructure projects.
This is a technically focused role with real leadership scope - you'll guide junior engineers, engage directly with clients, and play a meaningful part in delivering projects that matter to Queensland's resources industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading end-to-end civil engineering design, including detailed designs, drawings, specifications, and technical reports for mining and non-process infrastructure projects
- Verifying design integrity and producing high-quality technical documentation with meticulous attention to detail
- Managing complex stakeholder relationships across client, contractor, and internal multidisciplinary teams
- Representing the business in project meetings, site inspections, and industry forums
- Mentoring and developing junior engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence
- Collaborating across disciplines to deliver integrated project outcomes on time and within budget
About You
- 7–15 years of civil engineering experience, with a strong background in Australian mining or resources
- Proven technical capability in civil design principles, design software, and verification processes relevant to the resources sector
- Must have the right to work full time in Australia
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing clients and multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with Australian mining regulations and standards (e.g. QLD Coal Mining Safety and Health Act)
- RPEQ certification is advantageous but not required — we welcome strong candidates at all stages of their registration journey
Why this role?
- Join a highly regarded consultancy with a proven track record and strong industry reputation
- Brisbane-based with exposure to complex, meaningful projects spanning open-cut, underground, and processing operations — both locally and internationally
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary team that treats every project with an owner's mindset
- Clear pathways for career progression and ongoing professional development
- Extensive work pipeline with the ability to work on complex and challenging projects.
If you would like to learn more, please apply to the ad or email at bens@ogroup.com.au
Type:
Permanent
Category: Engineering
- Civil/Structural Engineering
Reference ID:
BS000016
Date Posted:
15/04/2026