Senior Civil Engineer - Rapid Progression

WML Consultants is an engineering consultancy with offices in Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Perth, specialising in Civil, Subdivisions, Structural, Geotechnical and Pavements Engineering.

WML require a qualified, motivated and focused Senior Civil Engineer to join our Kalgoorlie Team. This role will design and manage the design of various civil, road and drainage on a range of projects. 

The candidate must have the following essential requirements:

• A Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering, or a demonstrated equivalent level of skill, knowledge, and experience.
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ engineering experience 
• Demonstrated comprehensive skill, knowledge, and experience of the following:
  • Civil, road and drainage design
  • Civil, road and drainage construction
  • Civil road and drainage maintenance
  • Project management of civil, road, drainage, water supply, sewerage or coastal 
  • Engineering projects
  • Contract administration of civil, road, drainage, water supply, sewerage or
  • Coastal engineering projects.
• Knowledge of policies and practices relating to Occupational Safety and Health on construction projects is preferred but not essential.

Key Deliverables

Supervision and Management

• Assists in the coordination Civil Group resources to meet agreed plans, budgets, and performance levels.
• Establishes and leads project teams.
• Prepares job proposals, including identification of resources to meet agreed programmes budgets and performance levels, for review and signing by the Group Manager.
• Executes projects utilising the WML Consultants Quality Management System, and in special cases a Quality Management System specified by the Client. 
• Directs drafting staff and checks their work for compliance.

Design

• Prepares engineering designs for various civil, road and drainage projects in accordance with the relevant Australian and Western Australian standards and codes of practice.
• Undertakes research, training and development to improve or maintain skills in one or more related fields such as geometric road and intersection design, transportation planning, traffic analysis, drainage design, waterways design, geotechnical investigation and design including location and testing of natural materials, pavement design and seal design.
• Undertakes to research and include innovation in design solutions where appropriate.
• Prepares engineering reports and contract documentation.
• Consults approving authorities and agencies and complies with mandatory requirements.
• Carries out design checks on own work and the work of others.

Project Management

• Manages the scoping, project development, design, delivery and review of projects, and management of assigned projects.
• Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of project management processes and systems within the Company.

Contract Management

• Prepares contract documentation and manages the contract tendering process.
• Manages contracts and contractors to ensure that contracts are completed to approved scope, budget, time and quality.
• Reviews and reports on the performance of both contracts and contractors.
• Manages contract payments, claims and variations.
• Undertakes contract management duties as appointed.
• Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of contract management processes and systems within the Company.

About the business

WML Consultants is an established engineering consulting company specialising in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical and pavements engineering with over 26 years in business. WML's three offices are strategically located in Bunbury, Perth and Kalgoorlie to provide clients with access to professionals who are intimately familiar with local context. Our 53-member team are organised into four disciplinary groups, allowing us to form project teams as client needs dictate.

Civil and Subdivisions Group

The Civil Group's work can be seen throughout regional WA: Large sections of the Forrest, South West and Coalfields Highways have been built and improved based on WML designs and specialist technical advice. Shires from Kalamunda to Esperance, Coolgardie and Augusta-Margaret River rely on our Civil Group's expertise in bulk earthworks, roads and intersections, landfills, drainage and project management.

Geotechnical Group

Success above ground requires knowing what lies beneath. Our highly skilled and experienced geotechnical team provide a wide range of geotechnical services to all sectors within the construction industry. Our focus is to explore the potential opportunities and eliminate geotechnical risk through precise investigation and analysis to ensure that our clients projects are delivered as safe and cost effective as possible. Our consultancy services include, but not limited to, ground modelling and geotechnical analysis, geotechnical and remediation design, slope stability analysis, consolidation studies, earthwork design and construction support, geotechnical site investigation, temporary works design, verification and peer review and much more.

Pavements Group

Our Pavements Group combines extensive soils knowledge and comprehensive data analysis to provide sound site development solutions across the state, providing investigation and design for all types of pavements and all pavement loadings. Our pavement design services include urban and rural highways, local roads, airstrips, haul roads and industrial pavements. The team also offers materials sourcing as part of our comprehensive pavement and surfacing design capabilities. Their intimate knowledge of material characteristics and behaviour as well as their experience in locating, evaluating and managing material stocks throughout the state ensure cost-effective and durable pavement solutions.

Structural Group

Our structures team offers extensive experience designing with steel, reinforced concrete, timber and other less common materials. They specialise in providing customised building solutions that deliver value for money. For structures already in place, the team can devise asset integrity management plans to prioritise upgrades, repairs and replacement.

Our clients rely on our structural expertise to provide them with practical solutions. Whether your project is commercial, industrial, or residential, our structural team offers experience in the full array of building materials and methodologies available in today’s marketplace. We add value by employing a collaborative approach and consider the needs of the entire project to deliver quality outcomes.

Applying for the role

Candidates must have permanent residency/ citizen status for Australia.

WML Consultants has a diverse and stable client base providing an interesting and stimulating work environment.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated commensurate with your experience and qualifications.

If this position suits your skills, knowledge, and qualifications, please apply today. Please email your covering letter and CV.

Shortlisted candidates with the stipulated requirements will be contacted for an interview.