Senior Civil Designer

Development Objective; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Development Objective in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Civil Designer to lead civil design for land development and residential projects, including site layouts, stormwater systems, and erosion controls. You will produce detailed drawings, coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, and soil testers, and ensure compliance with codes and local authority requirements.

You will mentor junior designers, contribute to feasibility assessments, and support cost-effective, constructible

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in civil engineering design for subdivision and residential layouts.
• Extensive experience in stormwater design, drainage networks, and detention systems.
• Ability to prepare and review detailed site plans including grading and service layouts.
• Knowledge of erosion control principles and practical mitigation measures.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline, with CAD software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce civil design documentation for land development and residential projects.
• Prepare detailed drawings and models; check accuracy of plans.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, and soil testers.
• Review design concepts and provide technical input at project meetings.
• Support junior designers with guidance and feedback; assist with feasibility assessments.

Skills

Civil design

Stormwater design

Site layouts

CAD software

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Project coordination

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Company Description

Development Objective is a multidisciplinary firm supporting project managers, consulting engineers, soil testers, surveyors, and subdivision specialists. The team also includes light gauge steel experts and residential building professionals, providing end-to-end services across land development and housing projects. This collaborative environment offers exposure to a wide range of civil and structural disciplines. Team members work closely with diverse specialists, allowing for professional growth and hands-on involvement in complex projects. The organization values practical solutions, technical accuracy, and efficient project delivery.

Role Description

The Senior Civil Designer will lead and produce civil design documentation for land development and residential projects, including site layouts, stormwater systems, and erosion control measures. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing detailed civil drawings and models, coordinating with project managers, engineers, surveyors, and soil testers, and ensuring designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and local authority requirements. The role involves reviewing and refining design concepts, checking the accuracy of plans, providing technical input during project meetings, and supporting junior designers with guidance and feedback. The Senior Civil Designer will also assist with design feasibility assessments, cost-effective solutions, and constructability reviews. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Brisbane Area.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in civil engineering design, including subdivision and residential project layouts.
• Demonstrated experience in stormwater and stormwater management design, including drainage networks and detention systems.
• Ability to prepare and review detailed site plans, including grading, access, and service layouts.
• Knowledge of erosion control principles and design of practical mitigation measures.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Civil Design, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with civil design and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar) and familiarity with local standards and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and provide clear technical documentation.
• Previous experience in land development or residential infrastructure projects in Australia is highly regarded.