Senior Civil Engineer - Urban

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll provide expert technical leadership on civil engineering

projects, taking ownership from concept to completion and delivering high-quality designs and

documentation. This role inspires engineering excellence, ensuring innovative and efficient

solutions that exceed client expectations, while fostering team growth and championing

company values.

Project Leadership & Management

• Lead civil engineering projects (land development, commercial, industrial) from

concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, productivity, and adherence to

project schedules and budgets.

• Schedule own work and oversee the work of others as a project lead.

• Monitor project resourcing and implement solutions for efficient resource utilisation.

• Manage project variations, including identifying, assessing, and documenting

changes in scope, cost, and schedule.

• Represent the company at project meetings and inspections, ensuring effective

communication and documented outcomes.

• Liaise and negotiate with local councils and other relevant authorities to obtain

necessary approvals and permits.

Design & Technical Expertise

• Prepare high-quality, detailed designs, drawings, and documentation for civil

engineering projects.

• Conduct engineering and design work, delegating and monitoring tasks as needed,

including the design of:

o Stormwater drainage

o Bulk earthworks

o Roadworks

o Traffic management

o Water supply and sewage systems

• Investigate engineering problems, provide expert advice, and coordinate effective

solutions.

• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Project Financials Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring adherence

to financial targets.

• Monitor project costs, identify potential overruns, and implement cost-saving

measures where necessary.

• Prepare and submit invoices to clients, track outstanding payments, and ensure

timely collection of receivables.

• Provide regular financial reports to project stakeholders, including budget status, cost

forecasts, and variance analysis.

• Review and understand project contracts, ensuring compliance with financial terms

and conditions.

Partner Experience

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and government bodies, ensuring

their needs and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

• Foster effective communication and collaboration with clients, internal colleagues,

and external stakeholders (e.g., subcontractors, government agencies).

• Proactively engage with stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing

concerns, and seeking feedback.

• Skillfully negotiate with stakeholders to achieve project objectives and resolve

conflicts in a constructive manner.

• Cultivate positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders, fostering trust

and mutual respect.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant ISO standards and ensure

project document is retained as per HSEQ Management System

• Play a key role in developing and delivering systems or project administration training

for employees.

• Participate in HSEQ training, report incidents, and support a culture of safety and

quality.  

• Follow safety rules, identify and address risks, and promote a safe workplace.  

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, recommending corrective actions to

prevent future occurrences.

• Proactively identify and assess potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and

implement measures to ensure safety in design and on site

• Participates in Emergency Preparedness activities e.g. fire evacuations

Innovation

• Participate in discussions on work system improvements, including leveraging

technology for information sharing, management, and quality control. 

• Actively engage in reviewing work standards and monitoring processes, initiating

recommendations for improvement. 

• Assist clients to identify sustainable options and implications

Experience & Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience in civil engineering

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or

• equivalent)

• Member of Engineers Australia

• Charted Professional Engineer (CPEng)