Why Join This Team?
Join a supportive, collaborative team focused on delivering impactful projects with a genuine culture of innovation and professional growth. This role offers flexibility, a clear path to leadership, and the chance to contribute to Canberra’s landmark infrastructure projects.
Benefits include:
* Flexible working arrangements and work–life balance
* Professional development and mentoring
* Exposure to major government projects
* Career progression with a pathway to Associate level
* Collaborative and inclusive culture
The Opportunity
An established civil consultancy in Canberra is growing its civil team of 7 engineers and looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to play a key role in delivering major building infrastructure projects. Recent and upcoming work includes high-profile assignments such as the War Memorial redevelopment, numerous hospitals, and theatres, spanning from master planning and business cases through to detailed documentation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded civil team working primarily on government projects, with a strong pipeline of work and real scope to shape the future of Canberra’s infrastructure.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading the preparation and management of civil design and documentation packages, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery within budget
* Coordinating with clients, authorities (especially ACT Government agencies), stakeholders, and the wider design team to resolve design challenges and integrate civil infrastructure
* Preparing proposals, managing project costs, and overseeing delivery
* Applying technical knowledge to develop practical solutions for drains, stormwater, roads, pavements, retaining walls, water and sewer mains
* Building strong client relationships, particularly with government agencies, and growing your network
* Contributing to business growth and supporting the team through mentoring and leadership
What We’re Looking For
* Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
* CPEng accreditation or working towards it
* 5+ years’ civil engineering experience, ideally with ACT Government or local public sector exposure
* Experience designing and coordinating civil infrastructure including drains, stormwater, roads, pavements, retaining walls, and water/sewer mains
* Proficiency in Civil 3D, DRAINS and MUSIC
* Strong client-facing and project management skills, including proposal preparation and cost management
* Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career? Contact me today for a confidential chat - Steve Morris - 0403 915 522 - steve@buildingtalent.com.au or apply for the role via this website
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