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Since 1999, Wave International has solidified our reputation as a leading engineering consultancy, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions in engineering, project delivery, and asset management across Australia and globally. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we provide tailored, high-quality services to clients in the energy and resources, infrastructure, water, environment, and urban development sectors.
 
We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to join our Brisbane team. This is a senior leadership role overseeing a team of approximately 7 engineers and designers, driving technical excellence and business growth across multi-disciplinary projects in the mining, resources, and infrastructure sectors.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Civil discipline across studies, detailed design, and execution phases.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team, ensuring effective workload management and project delivery.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on civil design, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, client specifications, and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with internal discipline leads, drafting teams, and external stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely outputs.
• Lead risk analysis, design reviews, and operability studies to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective designs.
• Support procurement and commissioning phases, including site visits as required.
• Drive business development initiatives, identify new opportunities, and contribute to proposals and bids.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to foster long-term partnerships and expand Wave's project portfolio.

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and RPEQ accreditation (essential).
• 10+ years experience in civil and structural engineering, including leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering projects from concept to execution.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Business development experience within mining, resources, or infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and communication skills