BG&E Minerals is a wholly owned subsidiary of BG&E, established to service the Mining and Minerals sector across Australia and New Zealand. Leveraging BG&E’s 50+ years of proven expertise in buildings, roads and rail, our vision is to build a multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery business capable of delivering projects with a capital value of up to $500 million, while upholding BG&E’s long-standing reputation for technical excellence.
As part of BG&E’s global network of over 750 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, we are backed by an international civil and structural engineering consultancy celebrated for innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability.
At BG&E Minerals, we share the same purpose that unites all of BG&E – the belief that truly great engineering takes curiosity, bravery and trust, and is the key to creating extraordinary built environments.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Consulting Geologist to support civil works and infrastructure projects across Western Australia. This is a casual position suited to a practitioner who enjoys project‑based consulting work and applying their regional WA geological expertise to construction planning and risk mitigation. This role is not a mineral exploration geology position. The focus is squarely on engineering and construction support, including mapping and geomorphological interpretation, site verification assessment, and advice to inform safe and efficient civil design
and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide geological input to support civil and infrastructure works, including bulk earthworks, roadworks and borrow material sourcing
- Review and interpret geological, geotechnical, and site investigation data
- Advise on ground conditions, material suitability, and constructability risks
- Support preparation of:
- Earthworks specifications
- Investigation scopes
- Design reports and technical memoranda
- Construction planning documentation
- Liaise with engineers, project managers, and contractors to ensure geological considerations are appropriately addressed
- Conduct site inspections as required to confirm conditions and provide practical advice
Essential Requirements
- Degree‑qualified in Geology or Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
- Demonstrated experience in civil works, infrastructure, or engineering geology gained through work in regional WA, SA or NT
- Strong understanding of:
- WA geological conditions
- Earthworks and engineered materials
- Appropriate relevance of geology in civil construction
- Ability to translate geological information into practical, construction‑focused advice
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Current Australian work rights
- “C” class driver’s licence
Desirable Experience
- Experience working alongside civil or geotechnical engineering teams
- Familiarity with Australian Standards relevant to earthworks and pavements
- Previous consulting or project‑based work
- Site‑based experience in WA regional environments
Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.
Wellbeing and Safety
BG&E Minerals provides collaborative working environments, which support the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks and improve our safety systems and performance.
