Summary: The Civil Engineer role on Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea, involves planning, coordinating, and executing complex civil works related to site infrastructure and underground operations. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure project success and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and leadership skills to manage resources effectively. This ongoing opportunity offers a dynamic work environment within a world-class mining operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct effective shift handovers and provide ongoing technical support throughout the shift
• Lead daily pre-start meetings with civil, shotcrete, steel fixing, and rock bolting teams
• Review and manage SRs (Site Requests) in coordination with supervisors and ensure changes are communicated clearly between shifts
• Maintain and update Material Take-Offs (MTO) and provide accurate 8-week forecasts for batch plant materials
• Update and manage shop drawings, ensuring alignment with the latest anchor schedules
• Oversee PSJV yard operations, including daily production records, inspections, and logistics coordination
• Lead preparation and installation of civil works including rock bolts, cages, spacers, and grout tubes
• Ensure proper delivery and storage of materials on-site and escalate issues when necessary
• Coordinate all survey hold points and assist with rock bolt markings
• Support QA/QC teams with SOP implementation and punch list closure
• Assist with anchor team activities including Devi-Gyro surveys and Devi aligner support
• Proactively manage resources, support supervisors, and identify risks or breakdown scenarios to keep work progressing

Key Skills:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in heavy civil or mining infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills
• Familiarity with underground works, shotcrete, rock bolting, and structural steel fixing
• Highly organised with excellent reporting and forecasting abilities
• Competent in using Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD (or equivalent drafting tools)
• Previous experience in remote or FIFO roles (desirable)

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: Papua New Guinea

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other