Civil Specialist

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Civil Engineering Specialist in Sydney to provide technical leadership across business development, projects, and operations in civil infrastructure. You will design and deliver dam, pond, and ground remediation initiatives while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to align objectives with safe, compliant, and technically sound solutions.

The role emphasizes developing concept designs, writing specifications, and managing consultants to achieve project

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Extensive demonstrated experience in technical management of civil infrastructure.
• Experience in pond or dam design and construction is highly regarded.
• Ability to complete concept designs, prepare scope of works and technical specifications.
• Experience in managing consultants to perform detailed designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and partner with stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with other technical and project management professionals.
• Undertake technology assessments for new concepts or ideas to assess their technical feasibility.
• Develop concept designs and all associated basic documentation.
• Write technical specifications and scope of works for tender processes with technical solutions.
• Evaluate tender responses from a technical perspective and collaborate with the project team to select suitable contractors.
• Ensure all technical solutions meet the desired project outcomes (SOR/BoD).
• Ensure all technical solutions are delivered to the correct standards.
• Manage a budget and program during the development stage of a project and report progress to stakeholders.
• Manage external contractors such as consultants, designers and planners and ensure their deliverables meet quality, cost and time requirements.

Skills

Civil engineering

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Design & construction

Education

Bachelor in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation. Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation. Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

As Veolia’s Civil Engineering Specialist, you will provide technical leadership to business development, projects, and operations in the civil field, covering a range of projects including the design and construction of dams, ponds, pads, and ground remediation. Through your strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you will work to understand their business objectives and set the right engineering management approach that will deliver safe, compliant and technically suitable solutions for them.

What's on offer

• Varied technical SME role in a dynamic organisation
• Work with stakeholders on a variety of projects
• Join a global leader in ecological transformation

What you'll be responsible for

• Lead, direct and partner with stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with with other technical and project management professionals
• Undertake technology assessments for new concepts or ideas to assess their technical feasibility
• Develop concept designs and all associated basic documentation
• Write technical specifications and scope of works for tender processes associated with technical solutions
• Evaluate tender responses from a technical perspective and collaboratively work with the project team to select suitable contractors
• Ensure all technical solutions meet the desired project outcomes (Statement of Requirements/Basis of Design).
• Ensure all technical solutions are delivered to the correct standards
• Manage a budget and program during the development stage of a project. Report to stakeholders on progress.
• Manage external contractors such as consultants, designers and planners and ensure their deliverables meet the defined quality, cost and time requirements.

What you'll need to be successful

• Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Extensive demonstrated experience in technical management of civil infrastructure.
• Experience in pond or dam design and construction is highly regarded.
• Ability to complete concept designs, prepare scope of works and technical specifications.
• Experience in managing consultants to perform detailed designs

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

Benefits

• Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.