Lead Project Engineer

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's Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) division, Balanced Machines, designs the next generation of balanced machines, reclaimers, stackers and shiploaders providing materials handling solutions, for the mining sector across Australia. Our machines are designed, fabricated, assembled, and tested at our state-of-art Henderson facility, followed by on-site installation, commissioning and handover to our clients.

Civmec are currently seeking a Senior Lead Project Engineer to join this expanding team of professional Balanced Machine Engineers, you will enjoy a full project scope of work including design, engineering, execution, and final completion for our clients.

• Exciting projects.
• Great salary package.
• Be part of a company investing in local growth.
• Development opportunities.
• Relocation support offered.

The Role

• Liaise with client representatives regarding technical queries, inspections, project scheduling and coordinating project deliverables
• Understand and implement quality control techniques
• Attend progress meetings
• Manage project design and engineering function, ensuring engineering deliverables are met
• Monitor and review design changes to assess the effect on project budget and schedule
• Attend regular progress meetings with both internal and external project stakeholders
• Technical preparation and evaluation of vendor packages
• Review and approve technical deviation/query requests and maintain TDQR register
• Maintain company standards for Quality Assurance purposes
• To effectively lead an assigned group of personnel responsible for providing technical support to the manufacturing, construction and commissioning work teams;
• Interface with all project functions, including design and engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning and handover;

About You

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

• Tertiary qualifications in Structural, mechanical, electrical, Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 7 years in a similar role
• Previous experience with Balance Machines, stackers, reclaimers, shiploaders and other material handling equipment
• Previously worked on design, engineering and installation projects, ideally in the mining, materials handling or oil and gas sector
• Previously worked in a similar leadership role
• Sound knowledge of the application and establishment of project planning, scheduling and cost controlling tools
• Sound knowledge in design and engineering tools
• Proficient knowledge in all Microsoft Office Suites
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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 email for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on

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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