Senior Civil Drafter

Chandler Macleod; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

ASAP start

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Drafter based in Perth to join a dynamic infrastructure engineering team. You will develop and coordinate comprehensive civil drawing packages across study through to detailed design, working with Engineers and Designers on major mining, energy and infrastructure projects in Western Australia.

The role requires 8+ years in a senior drafting capacity and advanced Bentley MicroStation skills, with exposure to roads, drainage and earthworks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in senior civil drafting roles.
• Advanced proficiency with Bentley MicroStation.
• Experience producing civil infrastructure drawings (roads, drainage, earthworks, pavements, utilities).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain civil drawing packages using Bentley MicroStation.
• Produce detailed drawings including roads, earthworks, drainage, pavements, utilities.
• Establish and manage drawing environments, reference files, and document registers.
• Coordinate drawing deliverables with engineers, designers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage revisions, document control requirements, and drawing quality standards.
• Import and utilise survey, geospatial and design data for drafting activities.
• Maintain consistency and quality across project deliverables.
• Support project schedules and drafting milestones.

Skills

Senior Civil Drafter

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Roads, drainage & earthworks drafting

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Drafting

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

12d Model

3D design environments

Job description

Senior Civil Drafter

Perth CBD | ASAP Start | 12-Month Contract

5:2 Roster | 9-Hour Days

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Civil Drafter to join a high-performing infrastructure engineering team supporting major mining, energy, and infrastructure projects across Western Australia. Working closely with Engineers and Designers, you will play a key role in developing and coordinating high-quality civil engineering drawing packages across all project phases, from early studies through to detailed design and execution.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to:

• Contribute to large-scale infrastructure and resource sector projects.
• Work across studies, feasibility, detailed design, and execution phases.
• Join a collaborative and values-driven engineering environment.
• Support the delivery of multi-disciplinary project outcomes.
• Build long-term project experience within a respected technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain civil engineering drawing packages using Bentley MicroStation.
• Produce detailed drawings including:
  • General Arrangements
  • Earthworks
  • Drainage layouts
  • Pavement and surfacing plans
  • Utilities and services layouts
  • Long and cross sections
  • Detailed construction drawings
• Establish and manage drawing environments, reference files, model structures, and document registers.
• Coordinate drawing deliverables with Engineers, Designers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage revisions, document control requirements, and drawing quality standards.
• Import and utilise survey, geospatial, and design data for drafting activities.
• Assist in maintaining consistency and quality across project deliverables.
• Support project schedules and meet drafting milestones.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• 8+ years' experience in a Senior Civil Drafter or similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Bentley MicroStation.
• Strong experience producing civil infrastructure and construction documentation.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Roads
  • Drainage
  • Earthworks
  • Pavements
  • Utilities and non-process infrastructure
• Ability to interpret engineering mark- ups, design models, and technical specifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project teams.
• Familiarity with 12d Model, BIM, and 3D design environments (highly regarded).
• Experience on major mining, infrastructure, or resources projects.
• Exposure to survey and geospatial data integration.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Drafting or a related qualification (preferred).

What's on Offer

• Perth CBD location.
• Immediate start available.
• Stable 12-month contract with potential extension.
• Long-term portfolio of major infrastructure and resource projects.
• Flexible and inclusive team culture.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering professionals on high-profile projects.