" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Civil Designer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21870\"\u003e Brisbane \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21871\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25240\"\u003e Experienced Professional /Individual Contributor \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25241\"\u003e Civil/Structural - Drafting \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 19/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible Working | Industry Benchmarked Salary Package | Annual Salary Reviews\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompany culture that is respectful, inclusive and supportive\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee owned Engineering Consultancy based in Gold-Coast\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e You\u0026rsquo;re an experienced civil designer looking to take the next step in your career. You will play a key role in providing engineering design input to all facets of property development and government sector work. Joining an industry-leading team working on marquee SEQ projects, you will have the opportunity to take the next step in your career and be encouraged to develop to your full potential, alongside the owners of the business.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0026rsquo;ll Own\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a Senior Civil Designer, you will be joining a professional and collaborative team of engineers, designers, drafters, graduates and undergraduates, working on a diverse range of projects across a variety of sectors. You will prepare accurate civil design and drafting drawings for land development and built-form projects, including civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewerage reticulation systems, roads and subdivisions, ensuring compliance with SEQ standards and regulations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects for both new and existing clients, you will have the opportunity to lead the delivery of the design documentation phase, working alongside experienced Senior Civil Designers and Project Managers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You will be part of a growing office with a great culture, including regular team catch-ups, office events and social activities.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis role can be based in our Brisbane, Gold-Coast or Sydney offices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Northrop\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re employee owned. That means the people working in our business have a genuine stake in its future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are no external shareholders or overseas parent company. Decisions are made by people who understand our work, our clients and our people. Our leaders are accessible, and when you have an idea for doing something better, you\u0026rsquo;ll be encouraged to share it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than 50 years, we\u0026rsquo;ve built our business around our people, our relationships and the impact our work has on communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, our multidisciplinary teams work across NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria on projects of all sizes, spanning sectors including health, education, residential, commercial, industrial, sport and land development.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Bring\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEssential:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience preparing civil design drawings for land development and built form projects in QLD.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficient in industry-standard drafting software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Civil 12D.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of and ability to apply Australian standards (eg. AS/NZS 1170 series, AS 2159, AS 1742) and local council guidelines.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience interpreting survey data, engineering plans, and geotechnical reports to produce accurate documentation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstands design principles for stormwater, sewer, water, roads, and earthworks in civil infrastructure projects.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHolds a relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Design.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with sewerage and water reticulation design and a good understanding of the SEQ Water Authorities standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication skills - able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly\u0026nbsp;in managing external consultants\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate effectively with all members of the project team, both internally and externally\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreative problem-solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional group\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s In It For You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustry-benchmarked salary with annual reviews, we pay properly and revisit it every year.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine flexibility: hybrid working, flexible hours, alternative public holidays, we\u0026rsquo;ll have a real conversation about what works for you\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid parental leave for primary carers, maternity, and partners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSalary income protection insurance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonthly one-on-one career development conversations, mentoring programs, and investment in both internal and external training\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFree EAP and wellbeing support.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA positive and enjoyable workplace with a supportive team, a relaxed culture, and regular opportunities to connect through social activities and company events throughout the year.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA diverse range of projects and opportunities, from small residential developments to major hospitals, race tracks, airports, and everything in between. With such a broad variety of work, there\u0027s always something new to keep your role interesting and rewarding.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the \u0026ldquo;Apply\u0026rdquo; tab.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop,\u0026nbsp;please head over to our EOI link:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e https://v2.forms.jobadder.com/f/WzDLJEnGePglWrqXoxNZ7A32Y\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eNorthrop is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, let us know \u0026mdash; we\u0026rsquo;ll make it work.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"931517\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "