Senior Civil Engineer

Sutherland Shire Council; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead the planning and design of civil infrastructure projects across roads, drainage and transport. You will provide technical leadership, manage design consultants, and support delivery to benefit our community.

In this influential role, you will influence infrastructure solutions and mentor engineering talent within a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality urban and regional projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering.
• Extensive experience in civil infrastructure design, drainage and project delivery.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, Civil Site Design, DRAINS and related engineering software.
• Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration.
• Experience managing consultants, budgets and complex project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of civil infrastructure projects across roads, drainage and transport.
• Provide technical leadership and manage design consultants.
• Support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Consultant management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Civil Site Design

DRAINS

Job description

We're looking for an experiencedSenior Civil Engineer to join our Infrastructure Planning and Design team and play a key role in delivering the infrastructure that keeps our community connected, growing and thriving.

In this influential position, you'll lead the planning and design of complex civil infrastructure projects across roads, drainage, stormwater, transport, open space and public domain assets. You'll provide technical leadership, manage design consultants, support project delivery, and help shape infrastructure solutions that leave a lasting legacy for our community.

What you'll bring

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering
• Extensive experience in civil infrastructure design, drainage and project delivery
• Strong technical expertise across civil engineering projects
• Experience managing consultants, budgets and complex project outcomes
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, Civil Site Design, DRAINS and related engineering software
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills
• Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration

Why join us?

• Work on diverse and meaningful infrastructure projects
• Influence the future development of one of Sydney's most vibrant regions
• Join a collaborative, innovative and highly skilled team
• Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Flexible and supportive workplace culture

If you're an engineering professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure and enjoys leading complex projects from concept to completion, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Prawal Adhikari, Coordinator Engineering Design *********@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Claire Murphy, Talent Acquisition Business Partner*******@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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