Senior Civil Engineer

A consulting company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer for roads projects!

Your new company
Join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil infrastructure projects across Queensland. With offices in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the business offers a collaborative environment where technical excellence, professional development and client service are highly valued. You'll work alongside experienced professionals on a diverse portfolio of projects while playing a key role in shaping project outcomes and mentoring emerging engineers.

Your new role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll provide senior technical expertise, project leadership and engineering oversight across a range of civil infrastructure projects. This position combines hands-on technical delivery with project management, client engagement and team leadership responsibilities.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading civil engineering projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, resources, risks and financial performance.
• Reviewing, supervising and certifying civil engineering designs within your area of competency as an RPEQ.
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers, designers and drafters.
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders, leading meetings and managing project outcomes.
• Contributing to tenders, fee proposals, project scoping and business development activities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards, Austroads guidelines, TMR requirements and local authority standards

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you'll possess:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) registration.
• Minimum six years' experience in civil engineering.
• Demonstrated experience delivering civil infrastructure projects from design through to construction.
• Strong project management capabilities, including budgeting, programming, risk management and commercial oversight.
• Experience undertaking senior technical reviews and engineering certification.
• Sound knowledge of road design, storm-water drainage, pavements, earthworks and utility services.
• Proficiency with civil engineering software such as AutoCAD and project management tools.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage clients, authorities, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll get in return

• Senior-level position with significant project ownership and autonomy.
• Opportunity to lead major civil infrastructure projects across Queensland.
• Established pipeline of diverse and challenging work.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and support to maintain RPEQ requirements.
• Clear pathway for career progression and leadership growth.
• Choice of Brisbane or Gold Coast office location.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and expertise.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to stefnie.bestbier@hays.com.au
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