Principal Civil Engineer: Infrastructure Design & Delivery

Nearheal Pty Ltd (trading as Nearheal); Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

6 weeks annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Adelaide is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across defence, transport, and land development, with autonomy to shape client relations and delivery outcomes. You’ll work from our Adelaide office and participate in projects across South Australia, with relocation support provided.

You will bring 10+ years of post-graduate experience, strong design management capabilities, and a passion for mentoring teams while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-graduate experience in civil and site infrastructure design across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ability to lead teams and manage client relationships at a senior level.
• Knowledge of Australian civil engineering and infrastructure standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil infrastructure projects across defence, transport, energy and land development, taking responsibility for technical quality, design management, budget and program.
• Complete and lead primary design elements across stormwater and drainage, bulk earthworks, roads and pavements, water and wastewater infrastructure, and utilities coordination.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a range of sectors — from defence and government through to transport agencies, energy developers and land developers — acting as a trusted advisor from early engagement through delivery.
• Support project delivery excellence across technical verification, design governance, risk management, working within project commercial requirements.
• Coordinate across disciplines and stakeholders to resolve interfaces, manage project risks and apply a strong quality focus to documentation, checking and design verification.
• Lead and support business development activities including opportunity identification, capture planning, fee estimation and proposal preparation; mentor and develop junior civil engineers within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Design management

Project delivery

Education

CPEng designation or equivalent

Tools

DRAINS

12D

AutoCAD

Job description

AECOM in Adelaide is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across defence, transport, and land development, with autonomy to shape client relations and delivery outcomes. You’ll work from our Adelaide office and participate in projects across South Australia, with relocation support provided.

You will bring 10+ years of post-graduate experience, strong design management capabilities, and a passion for mentoring teams while delivering high-quality