Introduction

Join a major mining and resources project delivering critical water infrastructure in Western Australia. This senior owner's team role will provide technical leadership and design assurance across civil and structural engineering scopes, managing consultant deliverables and influencing key project decisions through the study phase. Ideal for an experienced engineer seeking a high-impact role on a large-scale infrastructure investment.

What are you going to do 

  • Provide technical leadership across civil and structural engineering scopes for a major water infrastructure project.
  • Act as the owner's representative, ensuring engineering outcomes align with project objectives, safety requirements and operational needs.
  • Lead the review and approval of engineering studies, designs, specifications and technical deliverables.
  • Manage and coordinate external engineering consultancies to achieve quality, cost and schedule objectives.
  • Oversee civil and structural design activities including earthworks, drainage, roads, reinforced concrete, structural steel and associated infrastructure.
  • Drive design assurance, constructability reviews, risk assessments and value engineering initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, piping, electrical and construction personnel.
  • Support project development through FEL and study phases while contributing to future execution planning.
  • Participate in technical workshops, HAZID reviews and key stakeholder engagements.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant Australian standards, company specifications and industry best practices.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Extensive experience delivering major resources, mining, water or heavy industrial projects.
  • Strong background in civil infrastructure, earthworks, drainage, concrete and steel structures.
  • Proven experience managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary project interfaces.
  • Strong understanding of engineering governance, design assurance and technical review processes.
  • Experience across feasibility, FEL, concept and detailed design project phases.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Chartered status, CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent highly regarded.

What we offer

  • Flexible Perth-based role with hybrid working arrangements.
  • High-profile project with long-term growth potential.
  • Technical leadership position within the owner's team.

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Click the link to apply or email your CV direct to Richard Clifton-James at r.clifton-james@brunel.net

Closing: 26 November 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-306463

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Corporate recruiter

Richard Clifton-James

+61 8 9429 5610

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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