Principal Civil Engineer

CGC Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Brisbane CBD office

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead Brisbane's civil engineering team on urban development projects. You will own project delivery, mentor engineers, and contribute to business growth in a collaborative consultancy environment.

The role combines hands-on engineering, project leadership and business development, with opportunities to influence client outcomes and the local project portfolio. Queensland regulatory knowledge and RPEQ-aligned expertise are valued.

Qualifications

• Significant civil engineering experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong background in urban development and civil infrastructure.
• Previous senior technical or leadership experience.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience managing projects from scoping to completion.
• RPEQ registration or Queensland market experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of civil engineers and designers while upholding technical standards.
• Deliver urban development projects from scoping through to completion.
• Provide senior technical guidance and sign-off on designs.
• Manage project scope, budgets, programs, resources and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a primary contact.
• Coordinate internal and external teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Identify risks, variations and commercial considerations.
• Support tenders, fee proposals and business development.
• Develop the civil engineering team's capabilities and project portfolio.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Urban Development

Leadership

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Education

BEng Civil Engineering

Tools

12d

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Brisbane, QLD

The Opportunity

We are representing an engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join its Brisbane-based civil engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong civil engineer with proven leadership experience to take ownership of project delivery, mentor a team of engineers and designers, and contribute to the ongoing development of the business.

You will play a key role in leading urban development projects, providing senior technical direction and building strong client relationships. The position offers a varied mix of hands-on engineering, project management and business development, with the opportunity to influence project outcomes and contribute to the growth of the local team.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy delivering a diverse range of civil infrastructure and urban development projects.

With an established presence in the Australian market, the business has built a reputation for delivering quality engineering outcomes and developing long-term client relationships.

You will be joining a collaborative engineering environment with access to experienced technical professionals and the opportunity to play an important role in developing the local team's capabilities and project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of civil engineers and designers, supporting their professional development and maintaining strong technical standards.
• Manage the delivery of urban development projects from initial scoping through to completion.
• Provide senior technical guidance, review engineering designs and take responsibility for design sign-off.
• Manage project scope, budgets, programmes, resources and technical deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate internal teams, external consultants and project resources to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations and commercial considerations.
• Contribute to business development activities, identifying new opportunities and supporting tenders and fee proposals.
• Support the continued development of the civil engineering team and broader business.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Significant experience in civil engineering, ideally within an engineering consultancy environment.
• A strong background in urban development and associated civil infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in a senior technical or leadership position.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects from initial scoping through to completion.
• Strong technical capabilities, including experience reviewing and signing off on engineering designs.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• A sound understanding of relevant engineering standards, design practices and Queensland regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong project delivery standards.

RPEQ registration, experience within the Queensland engineering consultancy market and proficiency with 12d, AutoCAD or other civil design software will be highly regarded.

Exposure to broader civil infrastructure and transport projects will also be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• An opportunity to step into a senior leadership position with genuine autonomy.
• A diverse pipeline of urban development and civil infrastructure projects.
• The opportunity to mentor and develop engineering professionals.
• Involvement in client relationships and the continued growth of the business.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Convenient Brisbane CBD office location.
• Additional employee wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative team environment with regular opportunities to connect with colleagues.