Civil Drafter

Ivory Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by senior engineers

Career progression opportunities

Hands-on project exposure

Collaborative team culture

Diverse project exposure

Job summary

Ivory Group in Sydney is seeking a Civil Drafter to join our growing multidisciplinary team. You will prepare detailed civil drawings and documentation across commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure projects, collaborating with senior engineers to deliver practical design solutions.

You will advance your technical capabilities through exposure to the full project lifecycle, from feasibility through to construction, with hands-on mentorship, strong client relationships and clear

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering Drafting, Engineering Design or equivalent.
• Strong drafting and documentation skills across civil projects.
• Experience producing civil design and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with residential, commercial, industrial or infrastructure developments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed civil drawings and documentation for commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure projects.
• Create design plans covering site layouts, earthworks, grading, stormwater, roads and external infrastructure.
• Develop concept designs, layouts and construction documentation.
• Update drawings with mark-ups and ensure alignment with standards and project specs.
• Coordinate civil drawings with architectural, structural and MEP disciplines.
• Interpret engineering sketches, calculations and specs and apply them to drawings.
• Liaise with engineers, project managers and consultants to maintain coordination.
• Carry out drawing revisions and incorporate feedback from teams and stakeholders.
• Assist with maintaining drawing registers, project docs and QA procedures.
• Support engineers through design and construction phases.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering Drafting/Engineering Design qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

12d Model

Civil 3D

Job description

• Work across commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure projects
• Gain exposure to projects from feasibility and concept design through to construction
• Join a close-knit, technically focused team with genuine opportunities to develop your career

ABOUT THE COMPANY.

This growing multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivers civil engineering and building services solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, aged care, education and retail. With a strong focus on client relationships, technical excellence and practical engineering outcomes, the business provides end-to-end project support, from initial feasibility and master planning through to detailed design, construction support and project handover. The consultancy has a hands-on leadership team, offering employees the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and be involved in meaningful projects across a variety of sectors.

ABOUT THE POSITION.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Civil Drafter to join the Sydney team. This position will suit a motivated Civil Drafter with experience in civil engineering design and documentation who is looking to develop their technical capabilities within a collaborative consulting environment. Working closely with the Civil Engineering team, you will be responsible for preparing detailed civil engineering drawings and documentation across a variety of commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure developments. You will have exposure to the full project lifecycle, working alongside senior engineers and project stakeholders to deliver coordinated, practical and high-quality civil design solutions.

DUTIES.

• Prepare detailed civil engineering drawings and documentation across commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure projects
• Produce civil design plans covering site layouts, earthworks, grading, stormwater drainage, roads, pavements and external infrastructure
• Assist with the preparation of concept designs, preliminary layouts and detailed construction documentation
• Develop and update civil engineering drawings in accordance with engineering mark-ups, project specifications and relevant standards.
• Coordinate civil drawings with architectural, structural and other building services disciplines
• Interpret engineering sketches, design calculations and technical specifications
• Liaise with engineers, project managers and external consultants to ensure design documentation is accurate and coordinated
• Undertake drawing revisions and incorporate feedback from internal teams and project stakeholders
• Assist with maintaining drawing registers, project documentation and quality assurance procedures
• Support engineers throughout the design and construction phases of projects

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE.

• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering Drafting, Engineering Design or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Civil Drafter within an engineering consultancy.
• Experience preparing civil engineering design and construction documentation.
• Exposure to commercial, industrial, residential or infrastructure developments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience in 12d Model and/or Civil 3D highly regarded.
• Understanding of civil engineering design principles, including stormwater drainage, earthworks, site grading and external infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and design mark-ups.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to project deadlines.

CULTURE.

You will be joining a growing consultancy with a genuinely collaborative and hands-on approach. The senior leadership team remains actively involved in project delivery, providing direct access to experienced engineers and opportunities to learn from technical specialists. The business places a strong emphasis on building long-term client relationships, teamwork and delivering practical engineering solutions. This is an environment where your contribution will be recognised, your technical development encouraged and your career progression supported.

BENEFITS.

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Exposure to a diverse range of commercial, industrial and residential projects.
• Direct mentorship and support from experienced engineers.
• Opportunities for technical development and career progression.
• Collaborative and close-knit team environment.
• Involvement in projects from initial design through to construction and handover.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding engineering consultancy.