You've spent years mastering civil drafting and are looking for a new opportunity. You can manage multiple projects and goals at the same time, whilst working autonomously. Take part in a team that delivers various types of technically challenging projects across urban renewal / development and municipal infrastructure (earthworks, storm water, sewer, water, pavements, and road design, among others).
This role is based at our Brisbane offices.
What You'll Own
As a Senior Civil Drafter, you will bring along your previous consulting drafting experience and join us to assist with significant growth as you take on a strong pipeline of project work, working immediately on a wide range of interesting and challenging civil projects.
You will be part of a growing office with a great culture that includes regular team catch ups, office events and regular social activities.
The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here
You're grounded. You stay calm under pressure, and your decisions are guided by a clear internal compass. When things get difficult on a project — and they always do — you're the person who holds steady. Not because you don't feel the pressure, but because your composure is genuine.
You speak up. You'll bring an alternative perspective to the design table, even when it's uncomfortable. You do it constructively and without ego — you'd rather give credit to the team than take it yourself — but you won't stay quiet when something doesn't sit right.
You build relationships that last. Not transactional networking. Real, sustained professional relationships — the kind where clients call you first because they trust your judgement, and where colleagues across disciplines genuinely enjoy working with you. Humour helps. So does actually caring about people.
You set your own standard. Your quality comes from professional pride, not from someone checking your work. You're always looking for the next improvement and you're never quite satisfied — in the best possible way. The more complex the problem, the more engaged you become.
You need autonomy, not bureaucracy. You do your best work when you're trusted to find the right approach, not handed a rigid process to follow. That's exactly how we operate.
Why Northrop
We're employee‐owned. No external shareholders, no private equity, no quarterly earnings pressure. Just 500+ engineers and consultants across NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC who have a genuine stake in the business they're building — and have been doing so for nearly 50 years. What that means in practice: decisions are made by people who do the work. Our management structure is open and accessible. When you have an idea for how to do something better, the people who can say yes are in the room — not in a boardroom overseas. The projects we undertake come in all sizes across a range of sectors including age care, health, education, land development, commercial, industrial and residential.
What You Bring
Essential
* Proven experience as a civil drafter within Engineering Consultancies.
* Experience within built form.
* Relevant Tertiary Qualifications.
* The ability to manage multiple projects and goals at the same time, whilst working autonomously.
* Understanding of local and state government regulatory frameworks and statutory compliance requirements.
* Essential to have experience with AutoCAD.
* Experience with Civil 3D or 12D Model is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication skills – able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly in managing external consultants.
* Creative problem‐solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
* Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional group.
What's In It For You
* Industry‐benchmarked salary with annual reviews — we pay properly and revisit it every year, not when you threaten to leave.
* Genuine flexibility: hybrid working, flexible hours, alternative public holidays — we'll have a real conversation about what works for you.
* Paid parental leave for primary carers, maternity, and partners.
* Salary income protection insurance.
* Monthly one‐on‐one career development conversations, mentoring programs, and investment in both internal and external training.
* Free EAP and wellbeing support — because we'd rather you stayed healthy than burned out.
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, let us know — we'll make it work.
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