DPM Civil Engineering (QLD) PTY LTD – Brisbane QLD

The Civil Designer is responsible for delivering high-quality civil design and drafting outputs across a range of infrastructure, urban development, and water-related projects. Working within the Brisbane team, the role focuses on producing accurate, buildable designs using 12d and AutoCAD, while supporting engineers and project managers in delivering practical and cost-effective solutions. The position involves detailed design, documentation, and coordination across multi-disciplinary projects, contributing to delivery from concept through to construction. The Civil Designer works under the guidance of a Project Manager or Senior Engineer and collaborates closely with internal teams to ensure designs meet technical, regulatory, and client requirements, particularly within the Queensland regulatory environment.

Key responsibilities

Undertake design and drafting for multi-disciplinary civil projects, including culverts and pipe networks, detention basins and dams, bulk earthworks and site grading, and civil infrastructure including roads, water and sewer networks

Develop detailed 12d models and AutoCAD drawings

Prepare high-quality construction documentation, including plans, long sections, cross sections, set-out and design details

Ensure all designs are accurate, clear, concise, constructable, efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with relevant standards and authority requirements

Review and check drafting outputs to maintain quality and consistency

Resolve complex technical drafting and design issues

Plan, manage,



and deliver assigned design and modelling tasks within agreed budgets and deadlines

Assist Project Managers in determining design and drafting resource requirements and identifying work suitable for outsourcing

Support preparation of quantities, cost estimates, and documentation packages

Identify and communicate design risks, constraints, and opportunities

Coordinate with internal disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery

Provide guidance and mentoring to junior designers and graduates

Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, workflows, and systems

About you

Proven ability to deliver high-quality civil design across urban development and infrastructure projects

Strong understanding of local authority requirements, SEQ standards, and approval processes

Advanced skills in 12d and AutoCAD, with the ability to develop designs from concept through to detailed documentation

High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and compliance

Capable of identifying constraints, risks, and resolving complex design challenges

Able to manage design tasks, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines

Builds solid working relationships across engineers, designers, and project teams

Willing to mentor junior designers and contribute to team capability

Diploma of Engineering Technology (or similar), or significant industry experience as a Civil Designer

Typically 3–5+ years' experience in civil design within a consultancy or professional services environment

Demonstrated experience delivering projects in Queensland, particularly within South East Queensland (SEQ)

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📌 CIVIL DESIGNER (Queensland)
🏢 DPM Civil Engineering (QLD
📍 Queensland