Principal Civil Engineer – Urban Development Lead

Egis Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work practices

Job summary

Egis seeks a technically excellent Principal Engineer for the Queensland Urban Development team, based on the Sunshine Coast. You will lead high-impact urban development projects, mentor a 50+ strong team, and drive innovation across greenfield and brownfield sites while collaborating with clients and other disciplines.

The role offers future pathways into team or business management with flexibility across full-time, part-time or job-share arrangements.

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer with leadership abilities and significant urban development expertise.
• Experience in large scale greenfield and brownfield developments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and Local Council Planning Schemes.
• Ability to manage projects and meet client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise through all project stages from feasibility to certification.
• Lead proposal documentation, fee estimation, methodology, and client liaison.
• Direct project teams and coordinate with stakeholders and external consultants.
• Review technical deliverables to ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage project finances and inform clients of variances from budget.

Skills

Leadership

Technical design

Stakeholder engagement

Project lifecycle

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

CPEng status (or close to obtaining)

RPEQ or willingness to obtain

Job description

Egis seeks a technically excellent Principal Engineer for the Queensland Urban Development team, based on the Sunshine Coast. You will lead high-impact urban development projects, mentor a 50+ strong team, and drive innovation across greenfield and brownfield sites while collaborating with clients and other disciplines.

The role offers future pathways into team or business management with flexibility across full-time, part-time or job-share arrangements.