Land Development - Senior Civil EngineerWant to bring ideas to life?
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At Aurecon, we bring ideas to life to design a better future - turning complexity into clarity and challenges into real-world solutions.
We work across advisory, design, delivery and asset management on projects that shape communities and are recognised for engineering excellence.
With a strong and growing Civil Infrastructure portfolio nationally and across South Australia, we are seeking a Lead Land Development Civil Engineer to join our Adelaide team and play a key role in delivering local and interstate projects.How will your ideas contribute to shaping what's next?
In this senior role, you'll lead the delivery of land development and civil infrastructure design projects, combining technical excellence with project and client leadership.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, you'll help shape practical, high-quality outcomes for a broad range of projects across civil, land and water infrastructure.
You'll also play a key role in mentoring engineers within the team and building strong, long-term client relationships, winning team workload and contributing to the continued growth of Aurecon's Land Development capability.Here are the key things you'll do to bring ideas to life:Lead and deliver land development and civil infrastructure design projectsOversee the preparation of civil engineering designs, drawings and technical documentationProvide technical leadership across: Roads, drainage, earthworks and municipal works, Water and sewer reticulation, Civil site and industrial infrastructure projectsBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients including SA Water, councils, and key authoritiesMentor and develop junior engineers and contribute to team capability upliftCollaborate across South Australia and interstate teams (VIC, QLD, WA)Ensure designs comply with Australian and South Australian standards,



council requirements and authority approvalsWhat we're looking for:Degree in Civil EngineeringStrong experience in land development and/or civil infrastructure designDemonstrated experience working within the South Australian market (highly desirable)Strong understanding of: SA Water standards and requirements, local council and authority approvals, proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineersExperience across the full project lifecycle (design through to construction)Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsTechnical capability: Design experience across roads, drainage, earthworks, utilities and civil infrastructureProficiency in design tools such as 12D and/or AutoCADStrong understanding of Australian standards and local SA authority requirementsHow will your future be shaped by us?
We offer competitive remuneration, ongoing professional development, and flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
This role may also be considered on a four-day-per-week basis, alongside part-time, job-share and versatile start and finish options.We are proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that supports wellbeing, flexibility and career growth.You'll work on high-profile projects while building a rewarding and sustainable career within a large, diverse and forward-thinking organisation.Inclusive leadership is role‐modelled from the top and expected of everyone.Our benefits include a generous, gender-neutral paid parental leave offering, along with a range of health and wellbeing services designed to support you at every stage of your career.Who is Aurecon?
Aurecon's strength has always been our people.
It's our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life.
It's our people who imagine and co‐create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
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📌 Lead Civil Engineer (Land Development) (Adelaide)
🏢 Aurecon Group
📍 Adelaide