A consulting company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer for roads projects!

Your new company
Join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil infrastructure projects across Queensland. With offices in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the business offers a team-oriented environment where technical excellence, professional development and client service are highly valued. You'll work alongside experienced professionals on a diverse portfolio of projects while playing a key role in shaping project outcomes and mentoring emerging engineers.
Your new role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll provide senior technical expertise, project leadership and engineering oversight across a range of civil infrastructure projects. This position combines hands-on technical delivery with project management, client engagement and team leadership responsibilities.
Key responsibilities include:

- Leading civil engineering projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
- Managing project programmes, budgets, resources, risks and financial performance.
- Reviewing, supervising and certifying civil engineering designs within your area of competency as an RPEQ.
- Providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers, designers and drafters.
- Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders, leading meetings and managing project outcomes.
- Contributing to tenders, fee proposals, project scoping and business development activities.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards, Austroads guidelines, TMR requirements and local authority standards

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role,



you'll possess:

- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Current Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) registration.
- Minimum six years' experience in civil engineering.
- Demonstrated experience delivering civil infrastructure projects from design through to construction.
- Strong project management capabilities, including budgeting, programming, risk management and commercial oversight.
- Experience undertaking senior technical reviews and engineering certification.
- Sound knowledge of road design, storm-water drainage, pavements, earthworks and utility services.
- Proficiency with civil engineering software such as AutoCAD and project management tools.
- Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage clients, authorities, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll get in return

- Senior-level position with significant project ownership and autonomy.
- Opportunity to lead major civil infrastructure projects across Queensland.
- Established pipeline of diverse and challenging work.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and support to maintain RPEQ requirements.
- Clear pathway for career progression and leadership growth.
- Choice of Brisbane or Gold Coast office location.
- Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and expertise.

What you need to do now

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📌 Senior Civil Engineer (Gold Coast)
🏢 Hays
📍 Gold Coast