Job Description

If you're ready to take ownership of your projects and have a real say in how work gets delivered, this is a role where your input won't get lost in layers. You'll work across a mix of civil and water projects, staying hands‐on with design while influencing outcomes from concept through to completion.

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About the role

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This is a practical, end-to-end design role. You'll be involved in everything from early feasibility and planning through to detailed design, documentation and delivery.

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Day to day, you'll be:

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- Designing and modelling civil and water infrastructure using tools like 12D, DRAINS and AutoCAD
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- Managing your own project workflows, including timelines, budgets and deliverables
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- Preparing technical reports, contracts and supporting documentation
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- Liaising directly with clients, councils and stakeholders throughout approvals and delivery
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- Getting out on site when needed to understand conditions and support project progress
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- Supporting junior engineers and contributing to a collaborative team setting
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You'll work closely with the Engineering Team Lead but have the autonomy to run with your own work.

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What we're looking for

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We're looking for someone who is confident in their technical ability and comfortable taking responsibility for projects.

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Must have:

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- Around 5+ years' experience in civil design (ideally within Australia)
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- Solid understanding of local development approval processes
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- Strong experience with 12D, DRAINS and/or AutoCAD
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- Ability to manage projects and communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders
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Nice to have:

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- CPEng (or working towards it)
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- Experience across both civil and water projects
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- An interest in mentoring or guiding junior team members
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The team and environment

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You'll be part of a close-knit engineering team where people are approachable and get on with the job. The Orange office offers a good balance: enough structure to support you, without unnecessary red tape.

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The work is varied, the expectations are clear, and people are trusted to manage their own time and projects. It's a good fit for someone who prefers a steady, professional environment over big corporate layers.

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- Flexible working arrangements that actually work in practice
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- Additional leave benefits including birthday leave
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- Paid parental leave top-ups
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- Study assistance if you want to work towards chartership or further development
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- Wellbeing allowance and employee support programs
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- Recognition through milestone rewards and referral bonuses
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About Amey

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We are now Amey Australia, formerly known as Premise, a multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 200 employees across NSW, QLD, and WA. Our team brings together a range of specialised capabilities to deliver integrated solutions across the Built Environment, Water, Environmental & Renewables, and Transport sectors. In July 2025, Premise was acquired by leading UK consultancy Amey, a provider of full lifecycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

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Now operating as Amey Australia, we combine strong local expertise and long-standing client relationships with the backing of a global organisation, positioning us for continued growth and broader opportunities.

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📌 Senior Civil Design Engineer (Orange)
🏢 Amey Australia
📍 Orange