Senior Civil Designer
- Design and deliver complex civil projects across mining and resources.
- Take ownership of non-standard design problems and prepare construction documentation.
- Mentor junior designers and contribute to technical direction across project design activities.
- Work from a flexible Location Across SEQ
- Resources-Focused Growth Opportunity
- Technical Ownership, Not Business Development
Position Overview
This consultancy is growing a resources-focused delivery team and needs a technically strong Senior Civil Designer to help drive that expansion. This is a technical ownership role: you'll take complex issues that don't fit the standard solution and work through them, mentor junior designers, and help shape how the team delivers as it grows.
What you will be doing
- Designing and delivering complex civil projects across mining and resources, with geotechnical and structural interfaces
- Taking ownership of non-standard design problems working through site-specific issues rather than applying off-the-shelf solutions
- Preparing and reviewing design drawings, models and construction documentation
- Providing high-level technical direction across project design activities
- Developing preliminary and detailed designs in accordance with project scopes
- Ensuring designs comply with Australian Standards, Codes and client-specific standards
- Working confidently with both in-house and offshore design/drafting support to meet project schedules and budgets
- Mentoring and supporting less experienced designers to build technical capability across the team
- Contributing to workshops, training initiatives and business planning
What we are looking for
- Proven experience as a Civil Designer within mining or resources environments
- Strong working knowledge of 12D, supported by AutoCAD
- Strong capability in civil design and drafting for complex, multidisciplinary projects
- Experience preparing construction documentation and specifications
- Solid understanding of Australian design standards and regulatory requirements
- Comfortable being the technical point of contact in client discussions solving problems and presenting solutions rather than managing client relationships or business development
- Open and adaptable to working with offshore design and drafting resources
- A collaborative approach and a passion for mentoring junior designers
Why join?
- Be part of a consultancy actively growing its Mining & Resources capability
- Work on complex, technically challenging resources projects
- Genuine flexibility on location.The business isn't location-based, with team members across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba
- A clear technical growth path for the right candidate, this role can flex toward Principal-level scope and remuneration as capability and contribution grow
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative, technically focused team
What's on offer
- Long-term career opportunity with a genuine growth trajectory
- Exposure to major mining and resources projects
- Professional development and mentoring support
Next Steps
If you're an experienced Civil Designer looking to step into a resources-focused role with real technical ownership, flexible location, and room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply or contact rebecca@resourcefulrecruitment.com.au for more information.
Consultant
Rebecca Walker
Senior Consultant – Renewables, Oil & Gas
+61 7 3214 3617
rebecca@resourcefulrecruitment.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-walker-8b10597b/
Reference number: 1044027
Profession:Engineering
Company: Resourceful Recruitment
Date posted: 4th Sep, 2026
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