About Civiltest

Civiltest Pty Ltd, a leading provider of geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and laboratory services across Australia, is looking for an experienced Senior Chartered Civil / Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our Perth Branch.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Directors, this is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer to take ownership of a growing design function, deliver complex engineering projects and develop a skilled internal team.

The successful candidate will combine robust technical design expertise with proven business development, commercial management and budget tracking capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead geotechnical and civil design projects, including retaining walls, pavements, dams, tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and earthworks.

- Provide technical review, verification and sign-off of engineering designs.

- Identify and secure new business opportunities, develop client relationships and contribute to business growth.

- Prepare competitive tenders, proposals and project pricing.

- Manage and track project budgets, costs, profitability and financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered within budget.

- Mentor and develop existing engineers to build Civiltest's in-house design capability.

- Collaborate with engineering teams across Civiltest's national operations.

- Report directly to the Directors on project delivery, financial performance and business development activities.

Essential Requirements





- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia and NER registration.

- Minimum 8 years' post-graduate experience, including substantial geotechnical design experience.

- Proven design experience in retaining walls, pavements, dams/TSFs and earthworks.

- Demonstrated business development experience, including securing new clients, winning tenders and generating new work.

- Proven experience in project budgeting, cost tracking, financial reporting and profitability management.

- Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.

- Ability to provide examples of previously completed engineering designs.

- Full Australian working rights.

Highly Regarded

- Postgraduate qualifications in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.

- Experience with ANCOLD guidelines and tailings dam design.

- Proficiency in relevant design and analysis software, including Civil 3D, 12d, PLAXIS, SLOPE/W or Rocscience.

- Previous experience in an engineering consultancy environment.

What We Offer

- A senior leadership opportunity reporting directly to the Directors.

- The opportunity to establish and grow a dedicated geotechnical design team.

- Competitive remuneration based on experience.

- Career development within an established national business.

- The opportunity to influence business growth, technical direction and future capabilities.

📌 Senior Civil / Geotechnical Design Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Civiltest
📍 Perth