Engineer (Civil) PO3 - Heavy Vehicle Permits

Osborne and Richardson; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is partnering with state government colleagues on the Gold Coast for a Civil Engineer role based in Nerang. You will assess heavy vehicle permit applications, conduct route analyses and prepare detailed notes for senior review, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders throughout the process.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree (Washington Accord) and a Class C licence, with strong written communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree (Washington Accord) or equivalent accepted by Engineers Australia.
• Current Class C driver’s licence required.
• Ability to apply civil engineering principles to route assessments including vehicle dimensions, mass, and road geometry.
• Knowledge of heavy vehicle legislation, standards or ability to learn quickly.
• Sound analytical judgement to identify risks and develop recommendations.
• Clear written communication and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess heavy vehicle permit applications via NHVR portal, verify vehicle details and routes.
• Undertake route assessments considering dimensions, mass, geometry, intersections and constraints.
• Prepare assessment notes and recommend access conditions or reasons for refusal for Senior Engineer review; communicate outcomes via portal.
• Liaise with stakeholders to clarify route constraints and coordinate technical advice.
• Apply legislation, standards and quality procedures; maintain accurate records.
• Manage assessments within timeframes and escalate complex matters; help improve team processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Washington Accord)

Job description

Engineer (Civil) PO3 - Heavy Vehicle Permits

Osborne Richardson are delighted to be partnering with our transport-focused State Government colleagues on the Gold Coast for a cracking Engineer (Civil) opportunity, right in our home patch at Nerang.

What you'll be doing

• Assessing allocated heavy vehicle permit applications through the NHVR portal: checking vehicle details, proposed routes and supporting information, and chasing clarification where needed
• Undertaking engineering route assessments that consider vehicle dimensions and mass, road geometry, intersection turning movements, clearances, infrastructure constraints and traffic impacts
• Preparing detailed assessment notes and recommending access conditions or reasons for refusal for Senior Engineer review, then communicating approved outcomes through the portal
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to clarify route constraints and coordinate specialist technical advice
• Applying the relevant legislation, engineering standards, policies and quality procedures, and keeping assessment records accurate and complete
• Managing your assessments within timeframes, escalating complex or higher-risk matters, and helping improve team processes

What we're looking for

• A four-year, Washington Accord accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), or an equivalent assessed and accepted by Engineers Australia
• A current Class C driver's licence and your own suitable PPE
• The ability to apply civil engineering principles to route assessments: vehicle dimensions and mass, road geometry, turning movements, clearances and infrastructure constraints
• Knowledge of heavy vehicle legislation, standards and guidelines, or the ability to pick it up quickly
• Sound analytical judgement to identify risks and constraints and develop reasoned recommendations
• Clear written communication, including detailed assessment notes and professional correspondence
• Strong organisation to prioritise a steady flow of applications and meet assessment timeframes

What's on offer: Up to $74.00 per hour + super on a flexible full-time contract from 30 November 2026 to 30 June 2027, with possible extension, based at Nerang on the Gold Coast. No RPEQ required.