Senior Civil Engineer

CGC Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Recruitment seeks a Senior Civil Engineer in Brisbane to work on civil infrastructure projects across Queensland, focusing on roads, highways, bridges and major transport schemes. You will contribute to design, project coordination and engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle.

The role involves leading technical design reviews, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and liaising with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–12 years' experience in civil engineering within an engineering consultancy or infrastructure environment.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience on civil infrastructure projects (roads/highways/bridges/interchanges).
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles and standards.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to construction.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects (roads, highways, bridges).
• Undertake civil engineering design, technical assessments and investigations.
• Coordinate design activities and deliverables across multidisciplinary teams.
• Review drawings, reports and technical documentation.
• Provide engineering input and solutions to complex infrastructure challenges.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and government authorities.
• Support project management activities including scope, programmes and budgets.
• Identify and manage technical risks and design issues.
• Contribute from initial planning through to construction and handover.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.

Skills

Roads & highways design

Project coordination

Technical design review

Client/stakeholder liaison

Australian standards compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Brisbane, QLD

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering advisory and infrastructure consultancy in Brisbane, working across a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects throughout Queensland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer with experience in roads, highways, bridges and major transport infrastructure. You will play an important role in the delivery of infrastructure projects, contributing to technical design, project coordination and engineering solutions across various stages of the project lifecycle.

Working closely with experienced engineering and project leadership teams, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of project deliverables, engage with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the successful delivery of significant transport infrastructure projects.

About the Company

Our client is an established engineering advisory business delivering specialist engineering, infrastructure and project services across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, bridges and interchanges.
• Undertake civil engineering design, technical assessments and engineering investigations.
• Coordinate design activities and technical deliverables across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Review engineering drawings, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
• Provide technical input and engineering solutions to complex infrastructure challenges.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, government authorities and other project stakeholders.
• Support project management activities, including scope, programme, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Identify and manage technical risks, design issues and project interfaces.
• Contribute to projects from initial planning and concept development through to detailed design and construction.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and contribute to the development of the wider team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Approximately 5-12 years' experience in civil engineering within an engineering consultancy or infrastructure environment.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working on civil infrastructure projects, particularly roads, highways, bridges or interchanges.
• A sound understanding of civil engineering design principles, relevant Australian standards and infrastructure specifications.
• Experience contributing to the delivery of projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Strong technical capabilities and the ability to review engineering designs and documentation.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and project coordination skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of technical deliverables.
• A proactive approach to engineering challenges and a desire to contribute to a growing team.

Experience working on TMR, local government or major transport infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain registration, will also be advantageous.