Civil / Environmental / Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager – Mine Closure

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Gather Recruitment Full time

My client is an industry-leading, specialist mine closure consultancy, helping shape landforms that last and turning mined landscapes into functioning ecosystems that communities can be proud of for generations to come.

They're a friendly, down-to-earth group of engineers, geologists, ecologists and environmental scientists who love what they do, work closely together, and take pride in producing practical, high-quality outcomes.

The Opportunity

Here's your chance to bring your project leadership to a consultancy where the work genuinely matters.

You'll manage a portfolio of mine closure and rehabilitation projects from concept to completion – coordinating design inputs, managing budgets and schedules, and being the trusted point of contact for clients and contractors.

Typical work includes landform and drainage design, rehabilitation cost estimation, and collaboration across internal design, geochemistry and environmental teams.

What You'll Do

  • Lead multi-disciplinary closure design and rehabilitation projects
  • Manage budgets, schedules and deliverables across several projects
  • Prepare reports, scopes of work and design documentation
  • Coordinate internal specialists and external partners
  • Build trusted client relationships and mentor junior engineers
  • Conduct occasional short visits to mine sites within WA

About You

  • Degree in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical or Mining Engineering
  • Around 7–15+ years' experience, ideally within consulting or mining environments
  • Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end
  • Strong client communication, stakeholder management and report writing skills
  • Positive, hands-on and collaborative approach

Key traits

  • Client facing
  • Strong communicator
  • Project Management ability
  • Highly Organisationised

Bonus Points For

  • Landform or surface water design/modelling experience
  • Cost estimation or mine closure planning exposure
  • Familiarity with software like 12D, Civil 3D, Deswik or GIS tools

What's In It For You

  • Work with one of WA's most respected specialist closure consultancies
  • Genuine flexibility – relaxed environment, WFH and part-time options considered
  • Supportive, friendly culture with low staff turnover
  • Exposure to diverse clients – from small juniors to Tier 1 majors
  • Modern office with on-site parking
  • Good salary anticipated in the range $150k - $200k + Super depending on individual and experience
  • Long-term opportunity for equity or profit share

Leave a lasting legacy by shaping the future of mine closure – with a company that shares your values.

How to Apply

To register your interest, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your CV to

or contact
Ben Oakley
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