Overview

Group Civil Engineer – Mining Sector

 

Our client, a leading player in the mining industry, is seeking a highly skilled Group Civil Engineer to oversee and support civil engineering functions across its operations. This role is critical in ensuring the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of civil works – with particular emphasis on Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) – meet the highest safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Provide technical expertise, leadership, and oversight for all civil engineering works across multiple mining sites.
  • Design, review, and manage the construction and maintenance of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) in line with international best practice and local regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits to ensure the stability, safety, and compliance of TSFs and other mine infrastructure.
  • Oversee and manage contractors, consultants, and project teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
  • Support the planning and execution of capital and operational projects relating to mine infrastructure.
  • Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation for management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
  • Provide training, mentoring, and technical support to site-based engineering teams.
  • Champion health, safety, environmental, and ESG standards in all civil engineering projects.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (a postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage).
  • Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng / equivalent) registration preferred.
  • Proven experience in the mining industry with a strong focus on Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) design, construction, and management.
  • Solid knowledge of international TSF standards (e.g., GISTM, ANCOLD, ICOLD).
  • Demonstrated project management skills, with ability to manage multiple operations and large-scale civil engineering projects.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Willingness to travel between sites as required.

 

If you qualify kindly email your resume in plain word document format to : [email protected]