Civil Engineer – Client-Side Infrastructure Projects

Location: South Brisbane / Scenic Rim Region, QLD

Employment Type: Full time

We are partnering with a specialist engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the delivery of a significant pipeline of infrastructureprojects for local government.

This role provides engineering and project support directly on behalf of council, with a solid focus on Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) projects and civil infrastructure recovery works.

We are specifically seeking an engineer with existing client-side experience working for a council, government body, engineering consultancy in a client-side capacity, or similar organisation.

Working closely with council stakeholders, contractors and delivery partners, you will provide technical and project management support across a range of civil infrastructure programs.

Your responsibilities will include
Providing client-side engineering support across council infrastructure programs
Undertaking site inspections, condition assessments and damage assessments
Preparing scopes of work, cost estimates and technical documentation
Reviewing designs, contractor submissions and project deliverables
Managing projects through planning,



design and construction phases
Coordinating contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders
Monitoring project progress, budgets and reporting requirements
Supporting DRFA funding processes and associated project documentation
Providing technical advice and engineering recommendations to council stakeholders

You will ideally have:
A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Demonstrated previous experience working in a client-side capacity
Experience working directly with councils, government agencies or asset owners
Experience across roads, drainage, flood recovery or broader civil infrastructure
Exposure to DRFA-funded projects will be highly regarded
Strong understanding of project scope, cost, risk and delivery requirements
Solid stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience managing and reviewing contractor performance and deliverables
A practical and solutions-focused approach
Current Australian Driver’s Licence

If you already have client-side civil infrastructure experience and are looking for an opportunity to work across a meaningful pipeline of council projects, we'd like to hear from you.

📌 Consultant Civil Engineer South Brisbane (Australia)
🏢 The Lorian Group
📍 Australia