Senior Civil Designer - Lead Urban & Building Projects

IBR Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IBR Group in Sydney seeks a Senior Civil Designer to lead drafting for urban and building projects, coordinating with engineers, architects and clients across Australia. You will translate concepts into construction-ready drawings and mentor junior designers, especially in Civil 3D.

The role emphasizes leadership, rigorous attention to detail, and collaboration on complex projects, with flexible office locations across Australia. Australian standards knowledge is essential for success.

Qualifications

• TAFE qualification or equivalent required.
• 8-10+ years’ experience in a senior civil design role in Australia.
• High proficiency in Civil 3D (preferred) or 12d on major projects.
• Solid knowledge of Austroads, BCA, Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil drafting for urban and building projects.
• Manage documentation where no Lead Engineer is assigned.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders.
• Translate concepts into construction-ready drawings.
• Develop preliminary designs from architectural inputs.
• Mentor junior designers, especially in Civil 3D.
• Improve drafting systems, standards, and workflows.
• Maintain clear communication across project teams.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

TAFE qualification

Tools

Civil 3D

12d

Job description

IBR Group in Sydney seeks a Senior Civil Designer to lead drafting for urban and building projects, coordinating with engineers, architects and clients across Australia. You will translate concepts into construction-ready drawings and mentor junior designers, especially in Civil 3D.

The role emphasizes leadership, rigorous attention to detail, and collaboration on complex projects, with flexible office locations across Australia. Australian standards knowledge is essential for success.