Senior / Principal Civil EngineerAbout the company
This is an opportunity for a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a growing Queensland presence and a strong pipeline of civil engineering work.
The business delivers built environment, council, residential and commercial projects, from smaller private developments through to larger civil infrastructure and public sector works.
You will join a flexible, supportive team that values work-life balance, client relationships and long-term career growth.
About the role
This role is ideal for a strongSenior Civil Engineerready to step into aPrincipal Civil Engineerposition, or an existing Principal Engineer seeking more influence, flexibility and future growth.
You will lead civil engineering projects, manage and maintain clients, mentor engineers and help grow the local project pipeline across Queensland.
Projects include small to large built workplace works across council, residential, commercial, land development and civil infrastructure sectors.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead civil engineering design and project delivery
Manage council, residential, commercial and built environment projects
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Mentor engineers and support team development
Project manage work from planning through to construction




Support business development and new project opportunities
Provide technical guidance and review
Requirements for this role:
Degree qualification in Civil Engineering
Strong experience as a Senior Civil Engineer or Principal Civil Engineer
Built environment, land development or civil infrastructure experience
Experience with council, residential or commercial projects
Strong client-facing and project management skills
Ability to mentor engineers and work collaboratively
Queensland project experience or strong local networks
RPEQ preferred, but not essential
This is a genuine step-up opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer who wants more responsibility, more client exposure and a pathway into Principal Civil Engineer leadership, without sacrificing flexibility or work-life balance.At Found People, we treat all applications with strict confidentiality.
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Additional information
Step up from Senior Civil Engineer into leadership
Built environment, council, residential & commercial projects
Negotiable $170k - $190k + Super + Hybrid + Career progress

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