Hybrid Principal Civil Engineer – Urban Development Autonomy

Building Talent Recruitment Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH up to 2 days/week

Flexible start/finish times

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Building Talent Recruitment – St Leonards Park NSW is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead urban development projects with autonomy and hands-on design ownership. You will mentor junior staff, liaise with clients, and work across Defence, Data Centres, Social Infrastructure, Education and Healthcare sectors.

Role can be based in Newcastle or Sydney CBD offices, with up to 2 days per week WFH and flexible start/finish times.

Qualifications

• This role suits someone currently at Principal Civil Engineer level or stepping up to it.
• Capable of managing small design teams on projects.
• Experience with DRAINS and familiarity with MUSIC and 12D / Civil 3D is essential.
• Experience delivering urban development projects is essential.
• Australian engineering design consultancy experience is essential.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• You will run your projects with autonomy and act as the key decision maker.
• You will stay hands-on in design to deliver innovative solutions.
• You will mentor junior staff and develop the team.
• You will liaise with clients and build strong cross-disciplinary relationships.

Skills

Urban development project delivery

Team leadership & mentorship

Client liaison

Hands-on design

Tools

DRAINS

MUSIC

12D

Civil 3D

Job description

Building Talent Recruitment – St Leonards Park NSW is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead urban development projects with autonomy and hands-on design ownership. You will mentor junior staff, liaise with clients, and work across Defence, Data Centres, Social Infrastructure, Education and Healthcare sectors.

Role can be based in Newcastle or Sydney CBD offices, with up to 2 days per week WFH and flexible start/finish times.