Verve Partners is partnering with a respected boutique engineering consultancy specialising in water and wastewater infrastructure.
The team delivers projects from investigation and concept development through to detailed design, construction support and handover.
As a Senior Civil Drafter, you will work closely with engineers, clients and project stakeholders to produce high-quality designs and documentation across pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities and bulk water infrastructure.

This role would suit an experienced drafter/designer who enjoys technical variety, project ownership and working within an agile, experienced team without excessive corporate processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Produce detailed 3D drawings and models for water and wastewater infrastructure
- Develop pipeline alignments, profiles, pipe networks, layouts and construction documentation
- Prepare designs for pump stations, treatment facilities and bulk water assets
- Translate engineering concepts and calculations into accurate, practical drawings
- Review and update documentation in response to engineering and client feedback
- Identify design and constructability issues and contribute to practical solutions
- Maintain drawing registers, document control and version management
- Coordinate with engineers, clients, councils and other project stakeholders
- Ensure designs meet relevant standards, specifications and compliance requirements

What You’ll Bring

- Approximately 10 years’ drafting experience for Australian civil infrastructure projects




- Extensive experience designing large-scale pipelines and water infrastructure projects
- Strong experience with alignments, profiles, pipe networks, surfaces and construction documentation
- Hands-on experience with Autodesk Civil3D
- Ability to interpret engineering calculations, specifications and design requirements
- Solid attention to detail, technical judgement and problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
- Experience working directly with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams
- Current Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally when required

Culture and Benefits

- Genuine ownership of designs and project documentation
- Direct access to experienced engineers and business leaders
- Flexible, trust-based working arrangements
- Varied water infrastructure projects across regional NSW
- The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the team

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Civil Drafter/Designer in water infrastructure and asset design projects, especially using Civil3D, we would want to hear from you.
Apply now with your details or reach out to Matt Vass at Verve Partners on 04•• ••• 525 for a confidential discussion

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📌 Senior Civil Drafter - Water Infrastructure (Newcastle)
🏢 Verve Partners
📍 Newcastle