Manager Engineering

Eneabba

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 is proud to be partnering with Iluka on the delivery of the SMPE&I package for the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery, one of Australia’s most significant critical minerals projects. This landmark development will establish the country’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery and involves the delivery of large-scale structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works within a complex processing environment.

As construction continues to advance, we are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function across the SMPE&I scope. This key leadership role will be responsible for providing technical direction, managing engineering deliverables, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of works. Working closely with project, construction, and client stakeholders, you will play a critical role in driving project performance, mitigating technical risk, and supporting successful project delivery.

This position is based at the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery in Eneabba, approximately 274 km north of Perth, Western Australia. We offer a 2:1 DIDO roster, with all transport to and from site provided from Perth Airport.

The Role

The Engineering Manager plays a critical role in identifying and mitigating technical risk, resolving complex engineering challenges, and ensuring works are executed in accordance with project requirements, industry best practice, and applicable standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Provide technical leadership across all project phases, ensuring engineering deliverables are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
Manage engineering interfaces with construction, quality, procurement, design consultants, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
Drive technical risk management, constructability reviews, and management of change processes to support successful project execution.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, applicable codes, standards, and quality requirements.
Oversee the preparation and review of work packs, technical queries, material requisitions, and engineering documentation.
Monitor design changes and engineering performance, assessing impacts on project cost, schedule, and resource requirements.
Support project reporting, progress claims, variations, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve project objectives.

About You

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

Degree qualified in Mechanical or Piping Engineering or a related discipline
Extensive project engineering experience within SMPE&I major projects
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams in a project environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated site-based construction experience on large-scale processing or industrial facilities
Current White Card (Construction Card)
Adaptable, solutions-focused, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced project environment
Driven to take ownership, support project success, and deliver outcomes

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 call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.

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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