Introduction

Join a growing owner's team delivering major sustaining capital projects across large-scale residue storage facilities supporting Queensland's alumina industry. This site-based role will see you lead project execution, quality assurance, contractor coordination and earthworks delivery, playing a key role in the safe and successful delivery of annual wall raise programs.

What are you going to do

  • Lead the planning and execution of major earthworks and wall raise projects.
  • Coordinate construction activities across multiple work fronts.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets and cost forecasts.
  • Monitor project performance and construction productivity.
  • Drive quality assurance and quality control outcomes across project delivery.
  • Ensure inspection and test plans are implemented and completed.
  • Review engineering deliverables, technical documentation and construction records.
  • Support procurement activities and contractor management.
  • Coordinate survey, geotechnical and specialist engineering support.
  • Manage project risks, opportunities and change management processes.
  • Provide technical support to site supervisors and construction teams.
  • Maintain strong stakeholder engagement across operations, engineering and project teams.
  • Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and field engagement.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience delivering bulk earthworks, civil, mining or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong construction delivery and project execution background.
  • Experience managing project schedules, costs, forecasting and reporting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of QA/QC processes and construction assurance.
  • Ability to work closely with field teams and operational stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience working in mining, resources, heavy industry or industrial environments.
  • Exposure to residue storage facilities, tailings, dams, embankments or water infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.
  • Experience within an owner's team or self-perform delivery environment is advantageous.

What we offer

  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts
  • Super paid on all hours worked

About Brunel:

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.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact r.clifton-james@brunel.net

Closing: September 24, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-297952

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