If you're an experienced Principal or Senior Civil Designer who enjoys owning complex projects and being the technical go‐to for others, this is a role where your experience will genuinely matter. You'll combine hands‐on design work with mentoring and technical leadership, shaping both projects and people.
About the Role
As a Principal Civil Designer, you'll take the lead on civil design delivery across a range of projects, from early concept through to detailed construction documentation. You'll be responsible for producing high‐quality designs, reviewing the work of designers and drafters, and being the first point of contact for design‐related queries.
Day to day, this means balancing your own design workload with coaching others, checking outputs for accuracy and compliance, and working closely with project managers to meet scope, budget and timeframes. You'll also liaise with clients, councils and other external stakeholders, ensuring documentation is clear, accurate and fit for approval and construction.
You'll be based in a modern Sunshine Coast office, working closely with project managers, engineers, designers and drafters in a highly collaborative setting. The office is just two blocks from the beach, with cafés and local eateries right on your doorstep and free parking close by. The team is health‐conscious and values balance, whether that's a lunchtime run along the coast or an after‐work gym session. The culture is professional and supportive, with a strong focus on productivity, wellbeing and sustainable work–life balance, and on people who take ownership of their work and enjoy helping others grow.
What we are looking for
* Extensive experience (10+ years') in civil design, with strong exposure across concept, DA and detailed design stages
* Advanced capability in tools such as AutoCAD, 12d Model, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
* A solid understanding of civil engineering standards, codes and design procedures
* Confidence reviewing others' work and providing clear, constructive technical guidance
* Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing quality
* Experience supervising, coaching or mentoring designers and drafters
* An associate degree in civil engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification
This role suits someone who takes pride in technical excellence, is comfortable being accountable for outcomes, and enjoys helping others lift their capability.
This is an opportunity to step into a senior, trusted role where your experience is recognised and relied upon. You'll have the chance to influence design quality, mentor emerging talent, and work on varied projects while being supported by clear systems, standards and a stable business environment. Ongoing professional development and training are actively encouraged.
What we can offer you
* Work on interesting and varied projects.
* Be part of a supportive, values driven team.
* Genuine opportunities to contribute to business growth and leadership.
* Flexible work environment with a strong focus on heath, wellbeing and safety.
* An additional day of leave on your birthday each year!
* Annual $250 wellbeing subsidy towards healthy lifestyle initiatives.
* Help us grow our team with a generous referral bonus scheme
About us
Premise is a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm with over 200 employees across many locations in NSW, QLD and WA. Premise brings together a partnership of highly specialised businesses to offer a comprehensive and complementary range of expert knowledge and innovation to our areas of expertise; Built Environment, Water, Environmental & Renewables, and Transport.
In mid-2025 we entered an exciting new chapter, having been acquired by leading UK consultancy firm Amey, providing full lifecycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. This partnership positions us for accelerated growth, and access to a broader global network – while maintaining our local expertise and client relationships.
If you're ready to take the lead on civil design delivery and play a key role in developing others, we'd like to hear from you. Apply via LinkedIn or reach out for a confidential conversation.
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