Civil Designer

IBR Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IBR Group in Sydney seeks a Senior Civil Designer to lead drafting for urban and building projects, coordinating with engineers, architects and clients across Australia. You will translate concepts into construction-ready drawings and mentor junior designers, especially in Civil 3D.

The role emphasizes leadership, rigorous attention to detail, and collaboration on complex projects, with flexible office locations across Australia. Australian standards knowledge is essential for success.

Qualifications

• TAFE qualification or equivalent required.
• 8-10+ years’ experience in a senior civil design role in Australia.
• High proficiency in Civil 3D (preferred) or 12d on major projects.
• Solid knowledge of Austroads, BCA, Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil drafting for urban and building projects.
• Manage documentation where no Lead Engineer is assigned.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders.
• Translate concepts into construction-ready drawings.
• Develop preliminary designs from architectural inputs.
• Mentor junior designers, especially in Civil 3D.
• Improve drafting systems, standards, and workflows.
• Maintain clear communication across project teams.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

TAFE qualification

Tools

Civil 3D

12d

Job description

Senior Civil Designer – Urban & Building Projects

Sydney North Shore HQ | Flexible Office Location Across Australia
Civil 3D (preferred) | 12d

Why Join?

Join one of Australia’s most respected engineering consultancies, recognised nationally and internationally for delivering high-quality urban and building civil projects. You’ll be part of a large, highly capable civil design team working on landmark developments across urban, commercial, brownfield, and public domain environments.

This is an opportunity to take a genuine lead role on complex projects, working alongside top-tier engineers, architects, developers, and government clients within a collaborative, well-supported environment.

About the Company

Our client is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong track record across Sydney and nationally. Known for technical excellence, long-term client relationships, and clear career pathways, they offer a stable platform for senior civil designers looking to step into greater responsibility.

The Role

As a Senior Civil Designer, you will play a key role in project delivery and team leadership, including:

• Leading civil drafting for small to large-scale urban and building projects
• Managing documentation where no designated Lead Engineer is assigned
• Coordinating closely with engineers, architects, and project stakeholders
• Translating engineering and architectural concepts into clear, construction-ready drawings
• Developing preliminary designs from architectural inputs
• Mentoring and supporting junior designers, particularly in Civil 3D
• Contributing to continuous improvement of drafting systems, standards, and workflows
• Ensuring consistent communication and coordination across project teams

About You

You will bring strong technical capability combined with leadership experience, including:

• A relevant TAFE qualification or equivalent
• 8-10+ years’ experience in a senior civil design role within Australia
• High proficiency in Civil 3D (preferred) or 12d on major projects
• Solid knowledge of Austroads, BCA, and Australian Standards
• Proven experience in utilities coordination, roads, drainage, and civil infrastructure documentation
• Strong mentoring and team leadership skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail

Eligibility

Applicants must have full Australian working rights and relevant local project experience.