Job Description
Location: Brisbane location
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About the job
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Join a collaborative Brisbane team where your voice and expertise are valued.
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Lead, mentor, and inspire designers while delivering outstanding project outcomes.
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Work in an environment that supports innovation, continuous improvement, and skilled growth.
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DPM Consulting Group is a multidisciplinary civil engineering consultancy supporting land development projects across Australia.
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We're looking for a Senior Civil Designer to play a pivotal role in our growing Queensland business based in Brisbane CBD. This is an opportunity for an established Senior Designer looking for an opportunity to shape and influence a growing team, or, for an emerging Civil Designer ready to step into a senior role.
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You'll lead the production, review, and oversight of civil designs and provide technical guidance across project teams, supported with local and national expertise.
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What you'll be doing
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Technical Design Leadership & Documentation
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Lead design and drafting delivery for multidisciplinary projects including stormwater networks, culverts, detention basins/dams, bulk
earthworks/grading,
roads, water and sewer infrastructure.
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Develop, review and coordinate 12d models and AutoCAD drawings, and oversee high-quality construction documentation (plans, long sections, cross sections, set-out, details).
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Drive outputs that are technically accurate, compliant, constructable, and cost-effective,



with strong QA control.
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Project Delivery & Coordination
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Plan and manage design packages within agreed scope, budget and programme; support PMs with resourcing, task allocation, programme planning, and documentation packaging.
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Support authority submission outputs; proactively identify design risks/constraints and coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders as needed.
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Leadership & Capability Development
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Provide day-to-day technical guidance, mentor junior
designers/graduates,
contribute to
standards/templates/systems,
and support continuous improvement.
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What we're looking for
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Typically 6+ years (often 6–10+) civil design experience in a
consultancy/professional
services environment.
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Strong Queensland delivery experience, specifically SEQ, with confidence navigating local authority requirements and approval pathways.
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Advanced capability in 12d Model (essential) and AutoCAD (2D); Civil 3D desirable.
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A quality-driven mindset: accurate, compliant, constructable outputs with minimal rework; strong problem solving and personal accountability.
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A genuine growth mindset approach to continuous improvement.
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If you're a Senior Civil Designer who wants autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape quality outcomes in Queensland, we'd love to hear from you.
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Salary package will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

📌 Senior Civil Designer (Queensland)
🏢 DPM Consulting Group
📍 Queensland