Civil Engineer (Tailings Dam Project) | Darwin, NT | FIFO

CELOTTI WORKFORCE is seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to join a major mining project in the Northern Territory, delivering critical Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) construction and upgrade works.

This role will suit a hands-on Civil Project Engineer with strong experience in Tailings Storage Facility (TSF), tailings dam and mining civil project delivery, ideally within operational mining environments

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) construction, upgrades and sustaining capital works.
• Manage bulk earthworks, embankment construction and water management infrastructure.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement and resource requirements.
• Oversee contractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and to specification.
• Monitor project costs, forecasting and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare scopes of work, technical documentation, tender packages and contractor evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, environmental requirements and mining regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture through risk assessments, pre-starts and HSEC compliance.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) or tailings dam projects within the mining sector.
• Proven experience managing bulk earthworks, embankment construction, water management infrastructure, and associated civil works.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, cost control, contractor management, and procurement.
• Experience working on brownfield and/or greenfield mining projects.
• Sound understanding of QA/QC processes, risk management, and mining HSE standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Current Driver's Licence and the ability to work a FIFO 15:13 roster.

Highly Regarded

• Project Management qualifications.
• Experience with GISTM, ANCOLD Guidelines, and Australian mining regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, 12d, AutoCAD, or Vulcan.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive salary package, based on experience
• FIFO 15:13 roster with 12-hour shifts
• Immediate start on a major mining infrastructure project
• Initial 4-month contract with strong potential for ongoing work
• Opportunity to work on critical Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) projects with an experienced project team
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to further develop your mining project experience

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in Civil Engineering, please click APPLY, or submit your resume to ***email_hidden*** or contact

CELOTTI WORKFORCE on 1300 235 688.

CELOTTI WORKFORCE is a specialist provider of temporary and permanent blue and white collar staff to the building, infrastructure and resources sectors across Australia. We seek the highest calibre candidates for our assignments which span small to major engineering and construction projects and mainstream operations in our select sectors.

Supporting Diversity

CELOTTI WORKFORCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in strength through diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and fair working environment; encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders, and people of all backgrounds and beliefs to apply for our positions.