Lead Design Engineer – Formwork & Temporary Works

Beilby Downing Teal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parental leave

Global mobility

Additional leave

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

WSP in Sydney seeks a Senior Civil Engineer with strong design experience to lead the Property and Buildings group. You will oversee civil design from concept to construction, guide teams, and engage with clients to deliver landmark projects.

You will work on high-rise developments and infrastructure, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery, while advancing sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor to Masters level degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years industry experience in the Property and Building space.
• Excellent expertise in civil engineering and design documentation, including AS/NZS 3500 and NCC.
• Experience in Australian building civil projects within a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Scope and steer civil works from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate inputs from roads, drainage, utilities and pavements.
• Be a trusted advisor to clients and partners, facilitating workshops and de‑risking decisions.
• Lead and deliver civil engineering projects from inception through construction.
• Mentor, train and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Design leadership

Civil design documentation

AS/NZS 3500 knowledge

12D

Civil 3D

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor/Master Civil Engineering

Tools

12D

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer – Property and Buildings

Location: Sydney

Employment: Full time

WSP currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer with strong Design experience to join our Sydney office.

Due to sustained growth, our Sydney office are looking to engage a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join our Property and Buildings group.

• Open to various levels of senior experience including Associate.
• Domestic relocation support available including dependents.
• Work on iconic projects & develop your career within a highly skilled team.

We’re passionate about tackling the complex and sophisticated challenges of the built environment and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to create accessible, resilient and liveable communities.

Our recent projects span across a range of different sectors including but not limited to high-rise developments, schools, infrastructure.

This role is vital to the ongoing success of our P&B Civil team in Sydney and offers career development opportunities and professional growth. You will enjoy autonomy whilst running projects and leading small teams. At the same time, you will collaborate with talented and diverse professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

WSP Sydney has a friendly workplace culture which is part of what makes this a great place to work. As a leader in this office, you will have the opportunity to influence and contribute to social and community initiatives while collaborating with your colleagues to make a positive impact on people’s lives. You will also enjoy the rewarding experience of mentoring younger professionals and seeing them succeed and progress in their careers over time.

What you'll do

• 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. • 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.

Key responsibilities:

• The opportunity to work on iconic projects within a multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver a range of civil engineering design projects.
• Work in a high impact, market-facing and civil engineering delivery focused role.
• Manage ongoing communication and highly effective professional relationships with local clients.
• Lead and deliver current civil engineering projects from inception through to construction in support of technical and commercial standards, and within time constraints and cost budgets.
• Work in a varied, hands‑on role with a leadership angle across design management, superintendency and site surveillance.
• Partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders and be committed to team approach and outcomes.
• Provide sound technical/delivery guidance for the team
• Mentor, train and develop the careers of junior engineers

About you:

• Bachelor to Masters’ level degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years industry experience in the Property and Building space.
• Excellent expertise in civil engineering and design documentation, including sound working knowledge of Australian Standards and Codes (AS/NZS 3500, NCC etc.);
• Commercial experience in Australia on local medium/large building civil engineering projects in a consulting environment is essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Design software eg; 12D, Civil 3D etc.
• Well versed in effectively delivering multiple, concurrent projects ranging in scale and sector, e.g. commercial, residential, industrial, land development, subdivisions and infrastructure/roads;
• Sound client facing and account/relationship management skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including managing civil engineering teams.
• Highly developed customer‑focus, leadership, teamwork, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Chartered status with Engineers Australia (eligible or achieved is preferred).

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.

WSP has a range of benefits including flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.