Civil Project Manager

BH-303334
  • Competitive
  • Australia Queensland Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Mining
NES Fircroft is proud to partner with a leading Tier 1 mining company in the search for an experienced Civil Project Manager to join their high-performing team.

This position is offered as an initial 6-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension due to a strong pipeline of projects. The successful candidate will be based in the Brisbane office during the study phase and transition to a FIFO arrangement during project execution.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the full lifecycle of civil infrastructure projects, from concept and feasibility through to execution and close-out.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure project objectives, technical requirements, and timelines are met.
  • Oversee the development of detailed civil designs, ensuring alignment with project scope and regulatory standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
  • Monitor project performance, budgets, and schedules, providing regular updates and reports to senior leadership.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Highly desirable: experience in the design and/or construction of water or tailings dams.
  • Demonstrated experience in project delivery within the mining sector.
  • Proven experience delivering projects through a typical capital delivery framework.
  • Extensive experience managing the development and review of civil design packages.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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