Principal Civil Designer - Darwin

Description:

Darwin. Principal Civil Designer. Unique role. Mentor & train designers. Manage projects. Roads, subdivisions, bldg siteworks & gen civil. $250k-$180k

About Darwin
Discover Darwin, the perfect gateway to Australia's tropical north, where you'll find an irresistible blend of regional charm and tropical allure. Embrace its laid-back, friendly culture while enjoying the modern conveniences of a regional city. Dive into a world of water-based and outback adventures, right at your doorstep.
About You
This is a dual role where you’ll have responsibility for managing, mentoring and training less experienced civil designers. You’ll also assume broad project responsibilities involving varied and challenging work. If you want a ‘direct’ work environment and a bureaucracy-free zone, let’s talk.
The Company
This is a well-established Australian-owned consultancy with a strong reputation. They deliver high-quality civil engineering and project management solutions to public and private sector clients. Projects include major and minor roadworks and intersections, commercial, residential and industrial developments, remote indigenous community subdivisions and infrastructure projects.
The Opportunity
You’ll be the key person to mentor, train and upskill less experienced designers. You’ll also be involved with the design, technical support and project delivery of a wide variety of civil projects. No big company functional silos, bureaucracy or politics.
Key Responsibilities
As a Principal Civil Designer, you'll undertake detailed geometric design, documentation and 3D modelling of civil infrastructure to Austroads and Australian Standards. A major part of the role is training and mentoring other designers, to create a positive impact on productivity office wide. No two days will be the same.
Key Skills & Attributes
Ideally, you’ll have, as a minimum;

• Advanced Diploma Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 10+ years of consultancy design experience
• A detailed understanding of Austroads & relevant Australian Standards
• Extensive experience with 12D modelling and AutoCAD (or equivalents)
• Extensive experience in geometric design of roadworks.
• Exp. in general civil infrastructure, land development, water, sewer, stormwater drainage.
• Ability to undertake designs, manage projects and a design team
• Impeccable verbal, interpersonal & written communication skills
• Experience leading, training and mentoring civil designers.
• Proven ability to engage with & foster strong relationships with clients
• Ability to deliver work on time & budget

This is a rare opportunity and unique to the market. An attractive salary package will be negotiated depending on your experience. Relocation assistance (if required) can also be negotiated.
How to Apply
Direct enquiries (in strict confidence) to Neil Damerow on 0410 313 840. In your application, please address the selection criteria in your cover letter.
To be considered: You must have local (Australian) design drafting experience in a consulting environment. Applications close Friday 31st May, 2024.