Senior Civil Engineer

ADG Engineers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible work environment

On-site parking

Active social calendar and inclusive团队

Birthday Leave after 12 months of服务

Paid Parental Leave scheme

Five weeks’ annual leave after 5 years

Health & Wellness program

Diverse and supportive workplace

Job summary

ADG Engineers in Brisbane seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead planning, delivery and review of complex civil projects. You will manage quality, cost and schedule while delivering high-standard design solutions and building client relationships.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will mentor a team, contribute to business cases and drive design excellence within a collaborative, action‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• RPEQ registration is required or actively pursued.
• 7–10+ years of civil design experience, with local/state government exposure preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience producing and reviewing detailed engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, management and delivery of complex civil projects.
• Ensure quality, cost and schedule targets are met across work packages.
• Oversee design development, review outputs, and promote innovative, commercially sound solutions.
• Mentor and guide a team to deliver design excellence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Client relations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

RPEQ registration

Job description

ADG is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex work across civil and infrastructure, structures and construction services. You will join collaborative teams that take on projects shaping transport, defence, power and renewables, water and the built environment across Australia.

As part of AtkinsRéalis, ADG combines local delivery strength with global expertise, proven methodologies and advanced digital capability. That means better support, stronger technical pathways and more varied opportunities, without losing the close‑knit feel that makes ADG a great place to do your best work.

Shape the Infrastructure That Keeps Australia Moving

Our Civil team works on some of Australia’s largest and most dynamic projects, shaping the built environment, transport networks, precincts and essential infrastructure. You will influence outcomes from early planning through to delivery, working on complex projects where decisions have lasting impact. With a solid pipeline of secured work, the team is positioned for sustained delivery across some of Australia’s most significant projects.

Supported by AtkinsRéalis’ global systems, tools and specialist teams, you can focus on complex civil engineering, innovation and delivery. If you want challenging work with visible, real‑world outcomes, this team delivers.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Brisbane. Reporting to the Associate Director, this is a pivotal role focused on planning, managing, and delivering a diverse range of complex civil engineering projects.

You will be responsible for ensuring successful project outcomes by managing quality, costs, and schedules to consistently exceed client expectations. This includes overseeing and reviewing project planning and detailed design, delivering work to a high standard, and ensuring solutions are both innovative and commercially sound.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• RPEQ registration
• 7–10+ years of demonstrated civil design experience, ideally within local and state government projects
• Strong problem‑solving ability and critical thinking capability
• Experience managing the production and review of detailed engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of construction methods and their influence on design
• Sound understanding of design and commercial risk
• Experience preparing clear and concise Business Cases, Planning Reports, and Design Development Reports
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to foster strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Proven ability to mentor and support a team, promoting capability growth and design excellence

What’s in it for You?

At ADG, we value our people and are committed to investing in your professional and personal growth. You’ll gain exposure to all aspects of design and project delivery, taking on challenging projects while being supported by a collaborative team environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible work environment
• On‑site parking
• Active social calendar and inclusive team culture
• Birthday Leave after 12 months of service
• Paid Parental Leave scheme
• Five weeks’ annual leave after 5 years of service
• Health & Wellness program
• A diverse and supportive workplace committed to Equal Employment Opportunity