Senior Project Engineer – Civil

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec has secured a major civil and earthworks package with BHP in the Pilbara and is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Civil to support the safe and successful delivery of this high‑profile project. In this role, you will be part of the delivery for the civil scope, ensuring technical accuracy, construction readiness, and safe execution across all work fronts.

The scope includes construction of a new Car Dumper vault, incorporating piling, dewatering, structural retention systems, associated vault works, and a full FRP concrete package. You will play a key role in maintaining strong safety performance — providing on‑site HSE guidance, supporting supervisors and crews, driving compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture.

Roster: FIFO 2:1, including night shift.

The Role

Attend operations meetings and preparation and issue weekly status reports including work schedules Review and approve technical deviation & query requests and maintain the register Take timely corrective action to address any issued non-conformances and maintain company standards Providing and developing daily, weekly and monthly reports as directed Lead and manage Civil and structural scope across construction projects Supervise field engineering teams to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality delivery Coordinate with procurement, construction, and client representatives to meet project milestones Maintain compliance with time, cost, quality, and contractual requirements Oversee technical documentation, inspections, and deviation approvals Uphold Quality Assurance standards and resolve non-conformances Prepare reports, requisitions, Work Packs, and test packs with accuracy and timeliness Support variation assessments and contract change management

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

Tertiary qualifications in Civil & Structural Engineering Solid understanding of project planning, scheduling, and cost control tools. Preferably, at least 5 years of Site Construction experience in a Project Engineer role on major projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in the MS Office suite. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working on FMG, Rio Tinto, BHP and Roy Hill sites is highly regarded

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Alternatively, please call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888 for a confidential chat.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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