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Design Lead - Civil (Associate / Senior Associate)
About the Role
We're seeking a Civil Design Lead at the Associate or Senior Associate level to take charge of design delivery and team development across road, drainage, and subdivision projects in the Gippsland region.
This is a unique role for someone with strong technical capability in 12D, accreditation or working towards DAS, and the ability to mentor and guide junior designers. You'll also play an important part in reviewing, verifying, and signing off work, while supporting the growth of a respected consultancy practice.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead design delivery across road, drainage, and land development projects.
* Apply your 12D expertise to complex design challenges.
* Provide technical oversight - review and verify design packages.
* Mentor and support junior/intermediate designers, building capability within the team.
* Engage with clients and authorities, representing the business with professionalism.
* Contribute to business growth by strengthening client relationships and bringing a commercial mindset to design delivery.
About You
* Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
* Registered Engineer (required).
* DAS accreditation or actively working towards it.
* Strong capability in road and drainage design .
* Advanced 12D design skills (essential).
* Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and review/verify work.
* Confident communicator with both technical and client-facing skills.
* Driven by quality outcomes with a collaborative team approach.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to lead design while growing people and projects.
* Career progression within a growing consultancy that values leadership.
* Work in the Gippsland region with projects that make a real impact locally.
* A culture that's collaborative, people-focused, and supportive.
How to Apply
If you're ready to step into a Design Lead role where you'll combine technical delivery with leadership and client influence, we'd love to hear from you.
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