Senior Civil Engineer - Lead Infrastructure Design (WFH)

The Constructive Collective; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH flexibility

Flexible Sydney locations

Senior leadership role

Job summary

The Constructive Collective is seeking a senior civil engineer to lead and deliver civil infrastructure projects in the Sydney area. The role focuses on coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs, ensuring council approvals, and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will apply strong technical judgement to Australian Standards, drive design delivery, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence while working across flexible Sydney locations.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years' design experience within a civil engineering environment, backed by a Civil Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver civil engineering projects from concept design through to construction.
• Lead and integrate input across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Oversee design documentation, council approvals and authority liaison.
• Apply strong technical judgement against Australian Standards and council requirements.
• Navigate Service Authority approval processes and construction standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and correspondence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team coordination

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

12D

DRAINS

MUSIC

Job description

The Constructive Collective is seeking a senior civil engineer to lead and deliver civil infrastructure projects in the Sydney area. The role focuses on coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs, ensuring council approvals, and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will apply strong technical judgement to Australian Standards, drive design delivery, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence while working across flexible Sydney locations.