Senior to Associate Civil Engineer - Buildings - 160 to 130k - Melbourne

rcmt; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RCMT is seeking a Senior to Associate Civil Engineer for Buildings in Melbourne to lead civil site design on major building projects. You will own the civil engineering component from concept through to detailed design and delivery, coordinating with clients, architects and other engineers.

You will mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership, and drive design outcomes using Civil 3D, with a strong focus on stormwater, earthworks, pavement and external works for high-rise, commercial

Qualifications

• Senior or Associate Civil Engineer with building project experience.
• Strong civil site design within building development.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil site design for major building developments.
• Civil design and documentation using Civil3D.
• Oversee stormwater drainage, site grading, pavement and access design.
• Manage earthworks, levels and external civil works for developments.
• Coordinate with structural, architectural, hydraulic and other building services disciplines.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and authorities.
• Provide consultancy and technical interface throughout project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and support civil team growth.

Skills

Civil Site Design

Project Leadership

Consultancy Interface

Stakeholder Liaison

Mentoring Engineers

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

Senior to Associate Civil Engineer - Buildings - 160 to 130k - Melbourne

Senior to Associate Civil Engineer – Buildings - 160 to 130k - MELBOURNE

Civil Site Design | Civil3D | Project Leadership | Consultancy Interface

Lead the civil design of major building projects with a leading engineering consultancy.

We are currently seeking a Senior to Associate level Civil Engineer with strong Civil Site Design experience to join a high-performing engineering team delivering major building projects.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to take ownership of projects, provide technical leadership and become a key point of contact between the consultancy, clients, architects and broader project teams.

If you're ready to move beyond purely technical delivery and take greater ownership of projects, clients and design outcomes, this role offers a genuine opportunity to step up.

The Opportunity You will be responsible for leading the civil engineering component of building projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will provide practical civil engineering solutions while managing design outcomes, project interfaces and client relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading civil site design for major building developments
• Civil design and documentation using Civil 3D
• Stormwater drainage and site grading
• Pavement and access design
• Earthworks and levels
• External civil works associated with commercial and building developments
• Managing civil engineering deliverables across projects
• Reviewing designs and providing technical leadership
• Coordinating with structural, architectural, hydraulic and other building services disciplines
• Liaising directly with clients, architects, contractors and authorities
• Providing consultancy and technical interface throughout project delivery
• Managing project priorities, deadlines and design outcomes
• Mentoring and supporting junior and intermediate engineers
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Civil team

Project Environment The team delivers civil engineering solutions associated with major building developments, including:

• Commercial buildings
• High-rise and mixed-use developments
• Residential developments
• Industrial projects
• Defence
• Healthcare
• Education
• Major precinct developments
• Inner-urban developments

You will be involved in projects where civil engineering is closely integrated with the broader building design, providing excellent exposure to complex interfaces and technically challenging site conditions.

What We're Looking For We’re interested in Civil Engineers who have:

• Senior or Associate-level Civil Engineering experience
• Strong Civil Site Design experience within the building/project development environment
• Advanced experience with Civil 3D
• Strong understanding of stormwater, drainage, earthworks, grading and access design
• Experience delivering civil engineering documentation from concept through to construction
• Ability to lead projects and manage technical deliverables
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and project stakeholders
• Strong communication and consultancy skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams
• A practical and commercially minded approach to engineering

Why Consider This Opportunity? Lead Projects Take ownership of significant building-related civil projects rather than simply being responsible for individual design packages.

Client & Consultancy Interface Develop your role as a trusted technical adviser, working directly with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants.

Civil3D & Technical Leadership Continue to develop your technical capability while providing guidance and review across the wider Civil team.

Career Progression For the right Senior Engineer, there is a genuine pathway into Associate-level responsibility, including greater project, client and team leadership.

Major Building Projects Work on high-profile commercial, mixed-use, industrial, defence and other major developments.

High-Performing Engineering Team Join an established multidisciplinary consultancy where Civil Engineering is an important part of the overall project offering.

Take the Next Step If you're a Senior Civil Engineer or Associate Civil Engineer with strong Civil Site Design experience and you're looking for a role offering greater project ownership, client exposure and leadership responsibility, we'd like to hear from you.

Additional information

• Lead Major Projects, Consultancy Interface, Excellent Scope for Career Growth
• Move beyond purely technical delivery and take greater ownership