Senior Drafter

Premise; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amey Australia, based in Brisbane, seeks a Senior Civil Drafter to strengthen our drafting capability across transport projects. You will produce and review civil design drawings, apply Queensland TMR standards, and mentor others while collaborating closely with engineers.

You’ll be hands-on, guiding teammates and driving design quality, process improvements, and on-time delivery. This role is rooted in our Brisbane CBD office and a growing infrastructure portfolio.

Qualifications

• Significant civil drafting experience across transport and infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of Queensland TMR drafting standards.
• Ability to check drawings and ensure design-standard compliance.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate civil drawings with AutoCAD and 12d.
• Apply TMR drafting standards consistently.
• Review outputs for quality and compliance.
• Translate designs into clear drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve issues.
• Support on-time delivery of design packages.
• Provide coaching to other drafters.
• Improve drafting processes and templates.

Skills

Civil drafting

AutoCAD

12d Model

TMR standards

Mentoring/Coaching

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Drafting/Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

12d Model

Job description

Build quality into the drawings, and capability into the team

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Civil Drafter to strengthen our drafting and design capability across a growing portfolio of transport and infrastructure projects.

This is a hands‑on senior role for someone who knows Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) drafting standards in depth. You’ll not only produce accurate, high‑quality design documentation, but also help other team members understand and consistently apply those standards.

As our Senior Civil Drafter, you’ll work closely with engineers, designers and other technical specialists to develop and deliver civil design drawings and documentation across transport and infrastructure projects. A key part of the role is increasing our internal drafting capacity. You’ll take ownership of drafting activities that might otherwise sit with engineers or senior technical staff, helping the wider team focus their time where it adds most value and supporting the timely delivery of design packages.

Day to day, you’ll:

• Produce and coordinate civil drawings and design documentation using AutoCAD and 12d Model interface
• Apply Queensland TMR drafting standards accurately and consistently across project deliverables
• Review drafting outputs for quality, consistency and compliance before issue
• Translate engineering designs, mark‑ups and technical information into clear, accurate drawings
• Work with engineers and designers to resolve drafting and documentation issues
• Support projects to meet agreed programmes and budgets
• Provide practical guidance, coaching and training to other drafters on TMR requirements and drafting practices
• Contribute to improving drafting processes, templates and quality across the team.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Significant experience in civil drafting, ideally across transport, roads and/or infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of Queensland TMR drafting standards, at a level where you can confidently guide and train others
• Demonstrated experience producing civil design and construction documentation
• Strong capability with AutoCAD
• The judgement to work independently, identify drafting issues and coordinate solutions with engineers and designers
• A thorough approach to checking drawings, document control and design‑standard compliance
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing project priorities.

Desirable

• Experience working alongside 12d Model
• A tertiary qualification in Civil Drafting, Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience mentoring, coaching or technically reviewing the work of other drafters
• Experience working within engineering consultancy and multidisciplinary project environments.

The Team and Environment

You’ll work alongside civil engineering, design and surveying professionals, collaborating across project teams rather than operating as a standalone drafting resource. The role is based in our Brisbane CBD office.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being the technical point of reference for drafting, while remaining hands‑on with project delivery.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, our work brings together technical expertise and local experience to deliver for the communities in which we operate.

For this position, there is also a genuine opportunity to influence how we deliver our growing transport and infrastructure workload. Your experience will help us build stronger internal drafting capability, improve delivery efficiency and develop consistent drafting practices across the team.

About Amey Australia

We are now Amey Australia, formerly known as Premise, a multi‑disciplinary consultancy with over 200 employees across NSW, QLD, and WA. Our team brings together a range of specialised capabilities to deliver integrated solutions across the Built Environment, Water, Environmental & Renewables, and Transport sectors. In July 2025, Premise was acquired by leading UK consultancy Amey, a provider of full lifecycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Now operating as Amey Australia, we combine strong local expertise and long‑standing client relationships with the backing of a global organisation, positioning us for continued growth and broader opportunities.

If you’re an experienced Civil Drafter with strong Queensland TMR drafting expertise and you’re ready to step into a senior role where you can both deliver and develop others, we’d like to hear from you.

Interested in joining our team? Find out more about Amey Australia, our people, and the work we do by visiting www.amey.com.au