Senior Civil Engineer

WSP in Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Engineer to join their Brisbane team. This role offers the opportunity to work on iconic projects across various sectors, including Defence. You will oversee civil works from concept to construction, managing client relationships and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and 5-10 years of industry experience. Proficiency in project management and design software like 12D is essential, promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years industry experience in the Building and Property sector.
• Commercial experience in local medium/large civil engineering projects in Australia.
• Proficiency in multiple concurrent projects across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering design projects with a multi-disciplined team.
• Manage communication with clients and lead civil engineering projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Civil engineering design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor to Masters’ level degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12D

Civil 3D

MUSIC

Job description

Job Description

Open to various levels of experience, Project Manager or Senior Engineer. Work on iconic projects and develop your career within a highly skilled team.

Our Brisbane team is working on small, medium and large projects across a range of sectors, including projects in Defence and DFAT. You will scope and steer civil works from concept through detailed design and construction support, coordinate inputs from roads, drainage, utilities and pavements, and bring a pragmatic eye for buildability, safety and whole‑of‑life performance. You’ll be a trusted advisor to clients and partners—facilitating workshops, de‑risking decisions, and shaping clear, compliant deliverables—while mentoring our emerging engineers and championing digital design and quality standards.

If you enjoy variety, accountability and the chance to move between city‑shaping transport, nation‑critical defence, and low‑carbon infrastructure, this role offers real impact and a platform to grow your leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Work on iconic projects within a multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver a range of civil engineering design projects.
• Carry out assigned project and design work as part of an integral team adhering to technical and commercial standards.
• Manage ongoing communication and highly effective professional relationships with clients.
• Lead and deliver current civil engineering projects from inception through to construction in support of technical and commercial standards, within time constraints and cost budgets.
• Work in a varied, hands‑on role with a leadership angle across design management, superintendency and site surveillance.
• Delegate and supervise the work of junior engineers.
• Partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders and be committed to a team approach and outcomes.

About You

• Bachelor to Masters’ level degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5‑10 years industry experience within the Building and Property sector.
• Commercial experience in Australia on local medium/large building civil engineering projects is essential.
• Well versed in effectively delivering multiple, concurrent projects ranging in scale and sector, e.g. commercial, residential, industrial, land development, subdivisions and infrastructure/roads.
• Strong client relationship management and project management skills.
• Highly developed customer‑focus, leadership, teamwork, interpersonal & communication skills.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant local Australian Standards and Codes (AS/NZS 3500, NCC etc.).
• Experience with Earthworks, roadworks, stormwater drainage and utilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using design software e.g. 12D, Civil 3D etc. 12D model intermediate experience preferred for road and drainage design.
• Proficiency in MUSIC would be desirable.
• Chartered status with Engineers Australia would be an advantage.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.