Lead Civil Engineer — Projects & Mentorship (Hybrid)

Work Initiatives; Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parental leave

Income protection insurance

Career development conversations

Wellbeing support

Social activities

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Newcastle, NSW is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead project teams and own the technical delivery of civil projects across built form, road infrastructure, and public domain works.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage projects from concept through to construction, and work closely with clients and our management team to deliver high-quality outcomes in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-graduate experience as a civil engineering consultant on built form projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognised university or institute.
• Experience preparing detailed design and documentation of roads, intersections, pavements, earthworks and stormwater drainage.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work autonomously.
• Sound understanding of civil design software such as 12D Model and/or Civil 3D.
• Competent and independent use of other civil modelling software such as DRAINS, MUSIC and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and own technical delivery across built form, road infrastructure, high-density precinct development, and public domain works.
• Be client-facing, with the autonomy of leading projects from concept through to construction and technical delivery, while supported by management.
• Mentor emerging engineers contributing to their technical development and growth of the civil section.
• Be part of a growing Newcastle office with a culture of regular team catch-ups, events and collaboration.

Skills

Project leadership

Autonomous work

Client-facing

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

12D Model

Civil 3D

DRAINS

MUSIC

AutoCAD

Job description

Work Initiatives in Newcastle, NSW is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead project teams and own the technical delivery of civil projects across built form, road infrastructure, and public domain works.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage projects from concept through to construction, and work closely with clients and our management team to deliver high-quality outcomes in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.