Job Description
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As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll provide expert technical leadership on civil engineering
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projects, taking ownership from concept to completion and delivering high-quality designs and
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documentation. This role inspires engineering excellence, ensuring innovative and efficient
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solutions that exceed client expectations, while fostering team growth and championing
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company values.
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Project Leadership & Management
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• Lead civil engineering projects (land development, commercial, industrial) from
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concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, productivity, and adherence to
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project schedules and budgets.
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• Schedule own work and oversee the work of others as a project lead.
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• Monitor project resourcing and implement solutions for efficient resource utilisation.
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• Manage project variations, including identifying, assessing, and documenting
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changes in scope, cost, and schedule.
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• Represent the company at project meetings and inspections, ensuring effective
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communication and documented outcomes.
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• Liaise and negotiate with local councils and other relevant authorities to obtain
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necessary approvals and permits.
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Design & Technical Expertise
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• Prepare high-quality, detailed designs, drawings, and documentation for civil
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engineering projects.
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• Conduct engineering and design work, delegating and monitoring tasks as needed,
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including the design of:
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o Stormwater drainage
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o Bulk earthworks
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o Roadworks
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o Traffic management
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o Water supply and sewage systems
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• Investigate engineering problems, provide expert advice, and coordinate effective
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solutions.
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• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
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Project Financials Responsibilities
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• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring adherence
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to financial targets.
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• Monitor project costs, identify potential overruns, and implement cost-saving
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measures where necessary.
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• Prepare and submit invoices to clients, track outstanding payments, and ensure
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timely collection of receivables.
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• Provide regular financial reports to project stakeholders, including budget status, cost
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forecasts, and variance analysis.
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• Review and understand project contracts, ensuring compliance with financial terms
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and conditions.
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Partner Experience
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• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and government bodies, ensuring
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their needs and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
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• Foster effective communication and collaboration with clients, internal colleagues,
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and external stakeholders (e.g., subcontractors, government agencies).
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• Proactively engage with stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing
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concerns, and seeking feedback.
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• Skillfully negotiate with stakeholders to achieve project objectives and resolve
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conflicts in a constructive manner.
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• Cultivate positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders,



fostering trust
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and mutual respect.
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Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
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• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant ISO standards and ensure
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project document is retained as per HSEQ Management System
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• Play a key role in developing and delivering systems or project administration training
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for employees.
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• Participate in HSEQ training, report incidents, and support a culture of safety and
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quality.
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• Follow safety rules, identify and address risks, and promote a secure workplace.
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• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, recommending corrective actions to
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prevent future occurrences.
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• Proactively identify and assess potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and
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implement measures to ensure safety in design and on site
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• Participates in Emergency Preparedness activities e.g. fire evacuations
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Innovation
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• Participate in discussions on work system improvements, including leveraging
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technology for information sharing, management, and quality control.
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• Actively engage in reviewing work standards and monitoring processes, initiating
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recommendations for improvement.
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• Assist clients to identify sustainable options and implications
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• Bring ideas forward on how we can improve the way we deliver our partner
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experience.
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Your Profile
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To be successful in this role, you should have:
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Minimum 6-10 Years Experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or
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equivalent)
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Member of Engineers Australia
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Charted Professional Engineer (CPEng)
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📌 Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development (Perth)
🏢 Peritas
📍 Perth