Senior Civil Designer

• Take ownership of projects and work directly with clients and authorities
• Further develop your project management and leadership capabilities
• Collaborate with some of the industry's most respected engineers

ABOUT THE COMPANY.

Our client is a specialist civil engineering consultancy with a strong track record delivering civil design and development solutions across the property and land development sectors. The business works closely with developers, builders, surveyors, planners, architects, councils and other project stakeholders to deliver practical, efficient and commercially focused civil engineering outcomes. With a growing project pipeline and an established reputation within the industry, this is an opportunity to join a technically strong team where you can take genuine ownership of your work and continue developing your career.


ABOUT THE POSITION.

Working as part of an experienced civil engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of subdivision and land development projects, from initial concept through to detailed design and construction documentation. You’ll utilise your expertise in 12D, DRAINS and MUSIC to develop practical and compliant civil engineering solutions, while coordinating with clients, councils, surveyors, planners and other project consultants. The role offers a strong mix of hands-on technical design, project management, stakeholder engagement and mentoring.


DUTIES.

• Lead the civil design and delivery of subdivision and land development projects
• Develop detailed civil designs using 12D
• Undertake stormwater and drainage design using DRAINS
• Develop and assess WSUD and stormwater treatment solutions using MUSIC
• Prepare road, drainage, stormwater, earthworks and grading designs
• Deliver projects from concept and preliminary design through to detailed design and construction
• Prepare engineering plans, reports and technical documentation
• Coordinate civil designs with survey, planning, structural and other multidisciplinary inputs
• Liaise with clients, councils, authorities and other stakeholders
• Manage project scope, programme, budgets and deliverables
• Mentor and support developing engineering staff
• Assist with development applications, authority approvals and construction documentation

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Strong Australian consultancy experience across subdivision and land development
• Proven experience designing civil infrastructure for subdivision projects
• Advanced or strong working knowledge of 12D
• Practical experience using DRAINS
• Experience with MUSIC and WSUD/stormwater treatment design
• Strong understanding of earthworks, road design, drainage and stormwater infrastructure
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, council requirements and authority guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deadlines
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers would be advantageous
• CPEng or working towards chartered status would be highly regarded

CULTURE.

You’ll join a collaborative engineering environment where technical quality, professional development and career progression are genuinely valued.
The business encourages engineers to take ownership of their projects, develop strong client relationships and expand their capabilities across technical delivery, project management and leadership.



BENEFITS. 

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse range of subdivision and land development projects
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and client relationships
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Pathway into broader project management and leadership responsibilities
• Opportunity to join a growing consultancy

HOW TO APPLY.

Click “Apply for this job” or contact Mariam Fofana on (02) 9231 4999
or email mfofana@ivorygroup.com.au for a confidential discussion.