Australia, Waroona
Fulltime: 50 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Professional Bachelor
Mining
Closing: June 21, 2025

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Introduction

We're partnering with a Tier 1 mining client to recruit a seasoned Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a $80M tailings facility project in Southwest WA. This role is critical to ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality construction of bulk earthworks, geomembrane, electrical, and SMP infrastructure, with full accountability for site execution and contractor performance.

What are you going to do 

You'll be responsible for managing all daily construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets are achieved.

You'll coordinate contractors and oversee the project through to successful handover to operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the on-site construction team and subcontractors
  • Ensure project delivery meets HSE, quality, and contractual standards
  • Drive schedule and budget performance
  • Approve contractor methodologies and manage daily site activities
  • Enforce compliance with WHS legislation and company policies
  • Identify and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle
  • Ensure all work meets QA/QC standards and contract requirements
  • Oversee final handover and ensure proper documentation is completed
  • Lead and mentor site teams, fostering collaboration and accountability across all stakeholders

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Diploma in Construction or Project Management
  • Civil trade background

Experience:

  • Extensive construction background with proven experience in senior site leadership roles such as Construction Manager or SuperintendentProven experience with tailings facilities
  • Strong understanding of EPC, EPMC, D&C, and turnkey contract types (client-side experience preferred)
  • Solid understanding of construction planning, budgeting, and safety compliance
  • Excellent contractor management and communication skills
  • Knowledge of WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022 and relevant legislation

This is a key leadership role ideal for someone with a strong track record delivering large civil infrastructure or mining projects.

Please note candidates must be located in Australia and have approriate work visa to be considered for this role

What we offer 

  • Opportunity to work with an industry leader
  • Health & Wellness Programme
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Louise Collins: l.collins@brunel.net

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Louise Collins

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