About Civiltest
Civiltest Pty Ltd, a leading provider of geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and laboratory services across Australia, is looking for an experienced Senior Chartered Civil / Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our Perth Branch.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Directors, this is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer to take ownership of a growing design function, deliver complex engineering projects and develop a skilled internal team.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical design expertise with proven business development, commercial management and budget tracking capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead geotechnical and civil design projects, including retaining walls, pavements, dams, tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and earthworks.
Provide technical review, verification and sign-off of engineering designs.
Identify and secure new business opportunities, develop client relationships and contribute to business growth.
Prepare competitive tenders, proposals and project pricing.
Manage and track project budgets, costs, profitability and financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered within budget.
Mentor and develop existing engineers to build Civiltest's in-house design capability.
Collaborate with engineering teams across Civiltest's national operations.
Report directly to the Directors on project delivery, financial performance and business development activities.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia and NER registration.
Minimum 8 years' post-graduate experience, including substantial geotechnical design experience.
Proven design experience in retaining walls, pavements, dams/TSFs and earthworks.
Demonstrated business development experience, including securing new clients, winning tenders and generating new work.
Proven experience in project budgeting, cost tracking, financial reporting and profitability management.
Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
Ability to provide examples of previously completed engineering designs.
Full Australian working rights.
Highly Regarded
Postgraduate qualifications in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
Experience with ANCOLD guidelines and tailings dam design.
Proficiency in relevant design and analysis software, including Civil 3D, 12d, PLAXIS, SLOPE/W or Rocscience.
Previous experience in an engineering consultancy environment.
What We Offer
A senior leadership opportunity reporting directly to the Directors.
The opportunity to establish and grow a dedicated geotechnical design team.
Competitive remuneration based on experience.
Career development within an established national business.
The opportunity to influence business growth, technical direction and future capabilities.