PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER - Brisbane CBD Team Leadership

- Join one of Australia’s fastest growing consultancies
- Environment of choice great environment.
- $230-210k as a guide, depending on experience

12D, DRAINS, MUSIC & HEC-RAS | Project Delivery | Leadership Opportunity

- You've established yourself technically. Now it's time to take greater control of projects, people and clients.
- You've spent years developing your civil engineering expertise, delivering projects and solving challenging design problems.
- But perhaps you're now looking for an opportunity where your contribution extends beyond technical design.
- You want to lead engineers, manage projects, develop client relationships and have greater influence over how work is delivered.
- A highly regarded engineering consultancy in Brisbane's CBD is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer who can combine strong technical capabilities with confident leadership and project management skills.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys engineering but also wants to take responsibility for the bigger picture. A role where your technical experience and leadership skills matter
- The consultancy is looking for a well-rounded Civil Engineer who understands the importance of delivering technically sound, commercially practical engineering solutions.
- You'll remain involved in civil design and technical decision-making while taking responsibility for coordinating engineers, managing project delivery and maintaining solid client relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading and coordinating a team of Civil Engineers and Designers.
- Providing technical direction across civil engineering projects.
- Overseeing civil design involving roads, stormwater drainage, earthworks and associated infrastructure.
- Applying your knowledge of 12D, DRAINS, MUSIC and HEC-RAS to support technical delivery.
- Reviewing engineering designs, reports and technical documentation.
- Managing project programmes, budgets,



resources and delivery deadlines.
- Liaising directly with clients, consultants, developers and relevant authorities.
- Mentoring developing engineers and encouraging a positive, collaborative team environment.
- Identifying technical challenges and developing practical engineering solutions.
- Taking responsibility for project quality, client satisfaction and successful delivery.

Strong technically. Equally confident with people.

- This isn't a position for someone who wants to spend every day exclusively behind a computer.
- You'll need the technical credibility to guide other engineers, but also the interpersonal skills to bring a team together and communicate confidently with clients.
- You'll understand how to manage competing priorities, delegate effectively and ensure projects progress without compromising engineering quality.
- Importantly, you'll enjoy developing younger engineers and helping them become more capable professionals.
- The consultancy is looking for someone who can lead through experience, sound judgement and a positive approach to working with others.

What we're looking for Ideally, you'll bring:

- Strong Australian civil engineering consultancy experience at Senior Engineer level.
- A sound technical understanding of 12D for civil design.
- Experience with DRAINS and MUSIC for stormwater drainage and water quality assessments.
- Knowledge of HEC-RAS for hydraulic analysis and modelling.
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring Civil Engineers and Designers.
- The ability to manage projects from design coordination through to delivery.




- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Sound commercial awareness, including project budgets, deadlines and resource management.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges.

You don't necessarily need to be the most advanced software user in the office.

- What matters is that you understand the engineering, can confidently review and guide technical work, and have the leadership ability to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
- An opportunity to make a genuine contribution
- This position offers the opportunity to become an important part of an established civil engineering team, with responsibility for both technical outcomes and the development of the people around you.
- You'll have the chance to influence project delivery, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the ongoing success of the consultancy.
- Based in Brisbane's CBD, the position also offers the convenience of a central office location with access to public transport and the city's professional business community.
- Your next career move should give you greater influence.
- If you're an experienced Senior Civil Engineer who enjoys technical challenges but is equally motivated by leading people, managing clients and delivering successful projects, this opportunity deserves a confidential conversation.
- You're not simply being recruited for your ability to design civil infrastructure.
- You're being considered for your ability to lead the engineers and projects responsible for delivering it.

Next step? For a confidential discussion, contact the recruiter with 26 leading years of recruiting civil engineers across Australia, Pieter on (phone hidden) or email [email protected] .

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Note: Only Australian / New Zealand applicants with local experience are encouraged to apply.

📌 PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER (Brisbane)
🏢 Pcr Talent
📍 Brisbane