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Principal engineer (tailings/geotechnical)

Brisbane
Gather Recruitment
Posted: 4 June
The role

Lead tailings design and delivery across the full project life cycle.

This senior role suits a practical, people‐first engineer who enjoys setting direction, lifting standards and mentoring others. You will provide technical leadership on tailings and waste facilities from early studies through detailed design and construction, with a focus on quality, efficiency and collaboration.

About the Role
  • Review, design, construction support and remediation of tailings structures across study, design and construction stages
  • Run desk-based studies and due diligence reviews using data from multiple sources
  • Lead scoping and pre‐feasibility studies and develop pragmatic, buildable solutions
  • Design and supervise waste facilities with sound geotechnical and water management inputs
  • Project management and coordination across scope, schedule, budget and risk About You
    • Degree in Engineering with geotechnical or civil specialisation
    • 10+ years' relevant experience in mining projects, with tailings design/build/maintenance exposure
    • Strong technical ability in tailings management, geotechnics, heap leaching and water management
    • Confident reviewing analyses and reports, and conducting audits
    • Proven stakeholder skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
    • Leadership and people management experience, including mentoring and team development
    • Comfortable contributing to business development and client relationship growth
    • Brisbane based or open to relocate (support available)
    What's in it for You?
    • Senior role with technical sign-off, mentoring scope and real influence
    • Work across a diverse portfolio of mining and waste facility projects
    • Hybrid working, supportive culture and approachable leadership
    • Professional development and clear pathways for progression
    • Competitive salary package and relocation assistance if required
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