Senior Engineer

Adg-Engineers-; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Five weeks leave after 5 years

Flexible work environment

On-site parking

Health & wellness program

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

ADG is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer based in Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore. You will lead planning, design review, and delivery of complex civil projects while managing quality, cost and schedule to exceed client expectations.

You will oversee project planning and detailing, collaborate across teams, and mentor staff in design excellence, risk management, and sustainable outcomes for urban development and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• RPEQ registration is required or mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver a diverse range of complex civil engineering projects.
• Oversee and review project planning and detailed design to ensure high quality outcomes.
• Ensure solutions are innovative, commercially sound and aligned with client expectations.
• Mentor and support junior team members to promote capability growth.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

RPEQ registration

Job description

• Industry Leading Paid Parental Leave scheme
• Five weeks annual leave after 5 years of service

Build your future with ADG 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.

Our Civil Team

Our Civil team plays a critical role in shaping the built environment. We go beyond standard solutions by designing with sustainability, practicality, and long‑term outcomes in mind. Combining decades of engineering experience, local market knowledge, and innovative thinking, we deliver high‑quality outcomes across urban development, transport infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and specialist projects.

Our growing pipeline of secured projects offers opportunities to be part of transformative work, while our commitment to sustainability ensures we deliver meaningful, long‑lasting benefits to both communities and the natural environment.

Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore)

Based in Maroochydore, our Sunshine Coast office is deeply connected to councils and clients across South East Queensland. The team works on projects spanning transport, tourism, residential and commercial towers, supporting rapid regional growth. You will benefit from strong local relationships, hands‑on project involvement and the lifestyle advantages of a coastal location.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Sunshine Coast. 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

Location: Sunshine Coast QLD, Australia

Position Type: Below Associate Director

Employment Type:Below Associate Director

Employment Type:Below Associate Director

Employment Type:Associate Director & Above

Employment Type:Below Associate Director