Introduction

Join a leading mining company's in-house design team delivering iron ore projects across WA. As a Senior Civil Designer, you'll create 3D designs for haul roads, earthworks and mine infrastructure using 12d and MicroStation. Work across study to execution and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.

What are you going to do

Responsible for delivering 3D civil designs for iron ore mine infrastructure, including haul roads, drainage and bulk earthworks.

  • Develop 3D civil designs and models for haul roads, access roads, earthworks and drainage
  • Produce detailed drawing packages (GA's, Plan & Profiles, drainage and pavement)
  • Support design of mine site infrastructure including ROM pads and access networks
  • Integrate survey, LiDAR and geospatial data into design models
  • Maintain drawing registers and documentation in line with project standards
  • Collaborate with engineers to deliver cohesive design solutions
  • Participate in design reviews and project meetings
  • Ensure designs meet relevant standards
  • Deliver work within project schedules and budgets

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Proven experience delivering iron ore or bulk mining infrastructure projects
  • Strong technical capability in haul road design, bulk earthworks, drainage and NPI
  • Advanced proficiency in 12d Model and Bentley MicroStation, with strong 3D modelling capability
  • Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, construction-ready design documentation
  • Experience working across full project lifecycles (study, prefeasibility, feasibility and execution)
  • Solid understanding of Australian standards and mining design requirements
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to identify design challenges and proactively develop practical solutions
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities and meet project deadlines
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving project environment
  • Positive team player with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset

What we offer

  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

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: April 19, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-281947

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Richard Clifton-James

+61 8 9429 5610

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