Civil Design Engineer | Step Into a 2IC Role
Land Development | Newcastle, NSW
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in shaping a growing regional office?
We're partnering with a highly respected, Australian-owned consultancy with strong Illawarra roots, now expanding into Newcastle. Backed by a strong pipeline of secured land development projects, this is a great opportunity to join during an exciting growth phase.
The Opportunity
The Newcastle office is led by a well-connected and highly regarded Principal Civil Engineer who has already secured major residential and mixed‐use developments across the region.
They are now seeking an experienced
Civil Design Engineer (Civil 3D or 12d)
to step into a true
2IC position
—someone confident delivering projects end‐to‐end, providing technical input at a high level, and helping shape the future of the Newcastle team.
Working closely with the Civil Leader, you will play a key role in:
Delivering large-scale subdivision and urban development projects
Providing technical leadership and design oversight
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and designers
Contributing to team growth, capability development, and local strategy
This is more than a design role, it's a chance to influence how a new office evolves, with genuine long‐term progression as the team expands.
What You'll Be Doing
End-to-end delivery of civil design for subdivisions and urban development projects
Bulk earthworks design, lot grading, and road geometry
Stormwater design including OSD, drainage networks, and overland flow paths




Sewer and water servicing coordination
Production of detailed, high-quality construction documentation
Liaison with clients, councils, and service authorities
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development
Why You'll Love It
Growing Newcastle Office: Be part of a consultancy building a strong regional presence, supported by an established and trusted Illawarra base.
True 2IC Opportunity: Work directly with the Civil Leader and help shape both technical delivery and team growth.
Clear Career Progression: As the office expands, leadership opportunities will naturally follow—this is a long‐term pathway role.
Lifestyle Advantage: Newcastle offers the best of both worlds—coastal living, great schools, vibrant community, and a relaxed pace compared to Sydney.
Flexible Working: Genuinely flexible arrangements built on trust, autonomy, and outcomes.
Culture: Down‐to‐earth, cooperative team focused on quality work and enjoying the process along the way.
About You
Proficient in
Civil 3D or 12d
Strong background in urban development, subdivisions, and road design
Confident delivering projects from concept through to construction
Comfortable mentoring junior team members
Strong communicator with a collaborative approach
Motivated by the opportunity to help build and grow a regional office
Ready for your next move?
Whether you're already in Newcastle or thinking about making a lifestyle change, this is a great opportunity to step into a genuine leadership role within a growing office.
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📌 Civil Design Engineer - Newcastle (New South Wales)
🏢 Cookson & Roberts
📍 New South Wales