Senior Civil Engineer

Ivory Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Career development opportunities

CPEng accreditation support

Job summary

Ivory Group's Perth team is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead stormwater and drainage design across residential subdivisions and land development in Western Australia. You will own projects, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers.

The role focuses on delivering civil infrastructure projects from concept through construction, with emphasis on quality outcomes, stakeholder engagement and compliance with Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in stormwater and drainage engineering.
• Proficiency in stormwater/civil design software (12D, DRAINS, MUSIC).
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and local authority requirements.
• Demonstrated project management and client liaison experience.
• CPEng accreditation or working towards chartered status is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of stormwater drainage systems, including major and minor drainage, OSD and WSUD solutions.
• Manage stormwater and civil design projects from concept through to detailed design and construction documentation.
• Coordinate multiple projects, ensuring delivery within timeframes, budgets and quality requirements.
• Liaise with clients, local councils, government authorities and other consultants for approvals and design outcomes.
• Undertake and review hydraulic modelling, stormwater calculations and technical reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Review drawings, specs and documentation to ensure compliance with standards and authority requirements.
• Contribute to proposals, fee estimates, client relationships and business development opportunities.

Skills

Stormwater/Drainage engineering

Project management

Client liaison

Stakeholder management

Technical report writing

Australian Standards knowledge

Team leadership

CPEng accreditation (desirable)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

12D

DRAINS

MUSIC

Job description

• Lead the delivery of diverse stormwater, drainage and land development projects
• Work across residential subdivisions, urban development and civil infrastructure
• Join a collaborative consultancy offering genuine career progression and technical development

ABOUT THE COMPANY.

This established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivers innovative and practical engineering solutions across civil, structural, environmental and geotechnical disciplines. With a strong presence across Australia, the business partners with developers, government authorities and private sector clients to deliver projects that support growing communities and infrastructure. Their Perth team works across a diverse portfolio of land development, subdivision and infrastructure projects, offering engineers the opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects while working within a supportive and collaborative environment.

ABOUT THE POSITION.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join the Perth team. This position will suit an experienced engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, leading stormwater design solutions and working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. You will play a key role in the delivery of stormwater and drainage infrastructure across residential subdivisions, land development and civil infrastructure projects throughout Western Australia. Working closely with project managers, engineers and external stakeholders, you will oversee technical design, project delivery and client relationships while providing guidance and mentoring to junior team members.

DUTIES.

• Lead the design and delivery of stormwater drainage systems, including major and minor drainage, OSD and WSUD solutions
• Manage stormwater and civil design projects from concept through to detailed design and construction documentation
• Coordinate multiple projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality requirements
• Liaise with clients, local councils, government authorities and other consultants to achieve project approvals and design outcomes
• Undertake and review hydraulic modelling, stormwater calculations and technical reports
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior engineers and designers
• Review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation to ensure compliance with relevant standards and authority requirements
• Contribute to project proposals, fee estimates, client relationships and business development opportunities

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Extensive experience in stormwater and drainage engineering, ideally within an engineering consultancy
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure, subdivision and land development projects
• Proficiency in relevant stormwater and civil design software, such as 12D, DRAINS, MUSIC, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards, local authority requirements, WSUD principles and stormwater management guidelines
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, coordinating design teams and liaising with clients
• Strong technical report-writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
• CPEng accreditation or working towards chartered status will be highly regarded

CULTURE.

You will be joining a collaborative and supportive engineering environment that values technical excellence, accountability and professional development. The business encourages engineers to take ownership of their projects, contribute ideas and build strong relationships with both clients and colleagues. With an established national network and a growing Perth presence, this is an opportunity to join a business where your technical expertise is valued and your career development is supported.

BENEFITS.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Support towards CPEng accreditation and professional memberships.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure and land development projects.
• Supportive team environment with access to experienced technical leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within an established national consultancy.