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Senior Civil Engineers | Design Lead & Design Manager

Two senior opportunities | Water & Wastewater Infrastructure | Career Progression

An established Australian engineering consultancy is looking to appoint two experienced Civil Engineers as the business continues to grow its water and wastewater division.

These are great opportunities for engineers who enjoy the technical side of design, want to work on interesting infrastructure projects and are looking to have a genuine influence on how projects are delivered.

The business works across a broad range of water infrastructure projects, partnering with major contractors, utilities and government clients throughout Australia.

There are two positions available, with opportunities suited to different levels of experience and technical leadership.

The Opportunities

Senior Civil Engineer / Civil Design Lead

This position is suited to someone with approximately 10+ years of experience who enjoys remaining technically involved while taking responsibility for coordinating design activities and supporting other engineers.

You'll be involved in:

  • Leading civil and hydraulic design across water and wastewater projects

  • Preparing and reviewing detailed designs, calculations and technical documentation

  • Working across treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines and associated infrastructure

  • Coordinating with mechanical, process, structural and electrical engineers

  • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers

  • Working closely with clients and supporting projects from concept through to construction

Senior Civil Engineer / Design Manager

This is a more senior opportunity suited to someone with 15+ years of experience who has demonstrated success managing complex engineering designs and multidisciplinary teams.

You'll take responsibility for:

  • Leading the design and delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects

  • Managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating project resources

  • Overseeing design quality, technical reviews and engineering deliverables

  • Managing project budgets, programmes and technical risks

  • Working closely with clients, contractors and key stakeholders

  • Mentoring engineers and contributing to the wider growth of the business

What We're Looking For

  • A degree in Civil Engineering

  • Strong experience in the Australian water and wastewater industry

  • Background in engineering consultancy and detailed design

  • Experience across treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations or similar infrastructure

  • Demonstrated technical leadership and project delivery experience

  • Chartered and relevant professional engineering registration

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with clients and multidisciplinary teams

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You'll be joining an established engineering consultancy with a strong reputation across the Australian water industry.

The business offers a collaborative environment where engineers are trusted to take ownership of their work and have a genuine say in how projects are delivered.

There is plenty of variety across projects, opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers and genuine long term career development.

Whether you're an experienced Civil Design Engineer ready to take on more responsibility or an established Design Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd be interested in having a conversation.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion to learn more about either opportunity.