Lead Civil Engineer / Associate (Civil & Stormwater Technical Leader)

Opportunity:

A well-established and respected multidisciplinary professional services consultancy with a meticulous and systematic approach to growth, the business is on track to surpass many of its competitors, attracting the industry's best with an exceptionally trusting, flexible and rewarding culture that values the health and well-being of its employees.

On offer:

• Potential for shares/options
• A diverse and welcoming team with an average tenure of 8+ years
• Parking facilities
• New modern offices, tech and equipment
• A fun and social team with plenty of extracurricular activities (whilst respecting your family time)
• Real flexibility - 2-3 days' work from home (if desired) - and flexible start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Annual and bi-annual reward and recognition
• Membership and Chartership costs covered
• 17.5% leave loading
• An experienced board that will back and support you
• An Australian success story for over 40 years with many repeat clients
• Work on interesting high-end residential institutional and niche projects across NSW and VIC
• Coach and mentor an engaged team

Day to day:

• Oversee day-to-day team operations and workflow management.
• Monitor performance
• Assist in fee generation.
• Develop negotiation skills and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and liaise between the project team, management, and customers.
• Perform drainage, water quality, and flood modelling using engineering software.
• Prepare civil engineering design reports, assessments, and stormwater designs for DA & CC.
• Oversee and check drafting work to ensure it meets design requirements.
• Manage projects, including estimating, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Site inspections and handle builder site enquiries and design changes. Prepare invoices for projects at milestones or monthly.

What you'll need:

• BSc Civil Eng (Honours) or equivalent,
• Highly desirable are MIEAust CPEng NER and relevant state registration.
• Substantial civil engineering design experience, specializing in stormwater design, flood assessment, vehicular movements, pavement, public domain design, water quality, and WSUD.
• Expertise in rough grading, bulk earthworks, and material quantity estimates.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to develop complex and pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with external agencies and project teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment.
• Proficiency in checking drafting documentation and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to inspire confidence, promote the practice, and secure repeat clients.
• Engineering leadership and mentoring skills.
• Proven project management skills from fee proposal to construction completion.
• Proficiency in DRAINS, HEC-RAS (desirable), TUFLOW, MUSIC, AutoCAD, and Civil3D.

Join a business where you are valued and not just another number. Staff tenure and feedback speak for themselves!