Senior Civil Engineer

KCB is a global, award-winning, privately owned medium-sized engineering consultancy firm and internationally recognised as one of the leading tailings management consultancies in the world. We are a diverse group of engineers, geoscientists and environmental professionals collaborating to deliver quality solutions for the toughest technical challenges facing our clients.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our Perth-based engineering team to work on mining and resource projects located in Australia and overseas. Our projects include tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from feasibility, site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and closure. 

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Work on our large tailings, waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams, and mine infrastructure projects portfolios, designing practical solutions for challenging conditions.
• Develop practical solutions based on detailed assessments and analyses and the opportunity to defend your solutions to clients and third-party review panels.
• Manage and lead projects including the development, review and approvals of technical specifications, drawings and design reports and tender packages for major tailings dams, mine waste facilities, containment facilities and mine infrastructure projects.
• Provide input and prepare conceptual detailed engineering designs, engineering studies, feasibility studies and condition assessments.
• Work closely with clients from concept design through to construction, commissioning and operational stages of the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop and grow the business.

Attributes & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Geotechnical).
• CPEng / RPEQ certification or eligibility to apply within 12 months of joining.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, investigation, assessment, design and construction of tailings and water dams and waste storage.
• Familiarity with ANCOLD/ICOLD/GISTM/CDA guidelines and standards.

We value your:

• Strong initiative, innovation, and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success.
• Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience.
• Ability to work autonomously or within a project team with like-minded professionals in offices around Australia and overseas.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports, and general project correspondence.
• Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.
• Ability to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients.

What we offer in addition to an exciting role:

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future.
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments.
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options.
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach.
• Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being.
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning.
• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to advance their career by working on large-scale, world-class mining projects as part of a team of passionate, talented, and experienced engineers and geoscientists dedicated to delivering high-quality services to our clients.

Are you up to the challenge? Please apply online.
Contact Richard Lumb | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist
07 3518 0925

About Us:

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2024).