Senior Road and Civil Engineering Designer

pitt&sherry; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Paid parental leave

EAP

Professional development

Additional leave

Remuneration package

Social events

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

pitt&sherry, an Australian employee-owned consultancy, invites applications for a Senior Civil Designer to lead road and civil design across multiple infrastructure projects. You will develop and coordinate design models and documentation while mentoring junior team members.

The role requires 10–15 years’ experience in civil design within a consulting environment, with advanced skills in 12d Modelling, AutoCAD, and TfNSW road design standards; ISO 19650/BIM exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years’ experience in civil design/modelling within a consulting environment.
• Advanced proficiency in 12d Modelling and AutoCAD drafting.
• Strong understanding of road design and civil infrastructure across multiple sectors.
• Experience with TfNSW road design standards and project delivery requirements.
• Exposure to ISO 19650, BIM, or model-based delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and produce high-quality road and civil design models and documentation across multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project managers to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical quality and process improvements.

Skills

12d Modelling

AutoCAD drafting

Civil design

Road design

BIM / ISO 19650

TfNSW standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

ProjectWise

Open Roads

Job description

Senior Road and Civil Engineering Designer

pitt&sherryis an Australian employee‑owned consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services. We thrive on tackling challenging projects that enable us to live up to our vision: inspired thinking to embrace the challenges of a changing world.

We are proud to be Australia's most agile thinkers: we are engineers, scientists, planners, technicians, project managers and consultants and coupled with our multi-disciplinary offering, we deliver solutions that make a true difference to people and place.With seven offices throughout Australia, we are committed to remaining big enough to deliver and small enough to care.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Civil Designer is a key technical delivery role responsible for the development, coordination, and production of high-quality road and civil design models and documentation across multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. Working closely with engineers, designers, and project managers, the role supports the successful delivery of projects across transport, power, mining, industrial, and water sectors.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years’ experience in a consulting engineering environment, with strong technical expertise in 12d Modelling and AutoCAD, designing and producing accurate and efficient outputs for civil and highway, earthworks, drainage, and utilities projects. Experience with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) road design standards and requirements will be highly regarded.

You will bring a strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor junior team members while collaborating effectively with engineers and project managers.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects across a range of sectors, within a professional, supportive consulting environment.

What you need:

• 10–15 years’ experience in civil design/modelling within a consulting engineering environment.
• Advanced proficiency in 12d Model and AutoCAD drafting.
• Strong understanding of road design and civil infrastructure principles across multiple sectors.
• Ability to interpret design standards and translate them into practical modelling outputs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Design, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Experience with TfNSW road design standards and project delivery requirements.
• Exposure to digital engineering frameworks (ISO 19650), BIM, or model-based delivery.
• Experience across multiple sectors (transport, power, land development, mining, industrial, water).
• Familiarity with additional software (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS platforms, ProjectWise, Open Roads).
• Passionate Team: We're a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to join us as we advance into our 2030 strategy.
• Flexible Working Practices: At pitt&sherry, we champion flexible working practices. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds, splitting their time between home and the office. We believe in genuine work/life balance and strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave with no waiting period and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Complimentary access to qualified psychologists and coaches to support your health and wellbeing.
• Professional Development: We encourage ongoing learning and development. We are active members of Engineers Australia, Transport Australia and Consult Australia.
• Additional Leave: Purchased additional leave allowance as well as cultural and ceremonial leave with access to floating public holidays.
• Competitive Remuneration: A market-competitive remuneration package.
• Social Connections: Regular social and cultural celebrations to connect with your team.
• Recognition and Growth: Work for an agile company where your contributions are recognised, and you can truly make a difference.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We actively support workplace gender equity and publicly report through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Proud members of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).