About Wilkinson Shaw & Associates

Wilkinson Shaw & Associates is a Brisbane based civil engineering consultancy

specialising in land development, delivering civil design for residential subdivisions

across Logan, Brisbane, Ipswich, South East Queensland and Central Queensland. It is part of the Wilgrow Group, a group of 15 people that also includes civil contractor PMW Constructions and developer Wilgrow Properties. Around half of the work is for external developer clients, with the other half for the group’s own developments. On those internal projects, engineers design knowing that the people who will build and sell them sit in the same group.

The business is a Unitywater endorsed consultant and Connection and Construction Certifier. It is also RiskSmart accredited with Logan City Council. Most of its work comes through referrals. Quality matters here.

The chance

Wilkinson Shaw is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead subdivision design

packages with minimal day-to-day supervision, reporting to Principal Engineer Kym

Wilkinson. You will lead roads, earthworks, stormwater, sewer and water design, prepare and

review Design Basis documentation and undertake and verify hydraulic modelling. You will work directly with external developer clients, authorities and construction teams on site, including both PMW Constructions and external contractors. You will also coordinate and mentor the three experienced civil designers in the office. You will not be working alone. The Wilkinson Shaw office is a team of six that includes two RPEQ engineers,



Principal Engineer Kym Wilkinson and Director Steven Wilkinson. There is experienced support on hand for the complex calls and for your path to registration.

The role is set at Level 4 – Senior / Lead under the Wilgrow Capability and Progression

Framework. Strong Level 3 engineers ready to step up and Level 5 Principals who can

bring real depth will also be considered.

Progression to Principal is based on demonstrated capability, not time served. The

group also supports secondments onto site with PMW Constructions for engineers

who want to see their designs built.

Benefits and working arrangements

This is a permanent role based at the Richlands office, with competitive remuneration

aligned to your experience and capability level. An early 2027 start is preferred. The standard working week is 40 hours, generally 8:30am to 5:00pm. Four-day, permanent part time and school hours arrangements will all be considered for the right person.

The team works from the office, where it is easy to talk a problem through as it

happens. Hybrid working is available once trust is established. On-site parking and a dog friendly office complete the picture.

A bit about you





You enjoy being trusted to run your own projects.

You read a standard closely enough to understand what it actually requires. When you

are not sure, you ask. You can explain a design decision to a client in terms of cost,

yield and program. You like developing the people around you as much as solving the technical problem in front of you. This is not a role for someone who wants to hand problems on. It suits an engineer who likes being close to the work and wants to see all of it.

Desired skills and experience

You hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent. RPEQ registration is desirable.

If you are not yet registered, you will be actively working towards it, with the business

supporting you to get there. You have experience in civil design for land development or urban infrastructure, from a large consultancy or a smaller practice. Proficiency in 12d is important. Stormwater design and hydraulic modelling experience is highly regarded. Just as importantly, you can show what you personally designed and decided on your projects. Shortlisted candidates will complete a technical assessment.

For an engineer who wants more responsibility, a sustainable week and a clear route

to Principal, this is a chance to broaden your career, not just change employers.

How to Apply

Karan & Co is managing this appointment exclusively.

To discuss the role confidentially, contact Lauren Karan, Director, Karan & Co, on

04•• ••• 034 or at ••••@karanandco.com.au.

📌 Senior Civil Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Karan and
📍 Brisbane