Civil Engineer

Location: Kenmore, QLD, 4069

Full-Time: Immediate start

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Salary Range: $79,500 - $85,000 | depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.

Job Closes Date: 30 Days

About the Role

On behalf of our client—a leading construction firm specializing in residential, commercial, and industrial projects—we are seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join their team. Our client is known for delivering complex builds, including high-end luxury homes, multi-unit developments, and mixed-use commercial structures, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainable design.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning & Site Coordination

• Determine construction methods, materials, and quality standards; draft and interpret detailed specifications, drawings, and construction procedures.
• Organize and direct site labor, manage delivery of materials and equipment, and develop comprehensive programs to coordinate all site activities efficiently.

Geotechnical Analysis & Structural Design

• Collect soil and rock samples at various depths, conduct laboratory tests to evaluate strength, compressibility, and other geotechnical properties, and calculate safe loading capacities.
• Analyze structural systems under static and dynamic loads, and design structures to prevent collapse, excessive bending, twisting, or vibration.

Cost Estimation & Budget Control

• Study architectural and engineering drawings to prepare accurate total cost estimates and detailed cost plans, supporting effective budgetary oversight.
• Monitor design changes, assess cost impacts, and measure, value, and negotiate variations to maintain financial control.

Transportation & Infrastructure Planning

• Evaluate current and future travel flow patterns, considering population growth and shifting needs.
• Design physical aspects of transportation systems, including highways, railroads, urban transit, air transport, and logistical supply networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in a related civil engineering position.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and cost estimation tools.
• Strong knowledge of Australian building codes, standards, and geotechnical practices.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Relevant qualification to above field.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.