Land Development Senior Engineer

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Role description:

The Senior Engineer – Land Development is responsible for delivering high-quality civil engineering design and documentation across land development projects, from concept and feasibility through detailed design and construction support. The role provides technical leadership in the planning and design of site grading, roads, drainage, utilities, and earthworks, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve safe, compliant, and buildable outcomes. This position also supports project delivery through mentoring junior engineers, driving quality and efficiency, and applying sound engineering judgement to meet client, programme, and commercial objectives.

Role accountabilities:

• Design delivery: Lead the design and delivery of land development packages, including grading, roads, stormwater drainage, utilities, and earthworks, ensuring alignment with project scope, programme, budget, and quality requirements.
• Technical documentation and review: Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with relevant standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Coordination and integration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, drafters, and external stakeholders to integrate civil design elements and support efficient delivery across all design stages.
• Technical leadership and mentoring: Provide technical guidance, checking, and mentoring to junior engineers and designers, helping build capability and maintain consistent delivery quality.
• Project support and problem-solving: Support project planning, risk identification, and issue resolution, proactively addressing technical challenges and design changes as they arise.
• Continuous improvement: Apply digital tools, standard methodologies, and efficient workflows to enhance productivity, consistency, and technical quality.
• Professional practice: Promote safe, sustainable, and professional engineering practices while upholding company values, quality systems, and business ethics requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education and credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required; professional licensure or an equivalent certification is preferred.
• Relevant experience: Typically 6–10 years of civil engineering experience, with a strong focus on land development projects such as residential, commercial, industrial, or mixed-use developments.
• Technical expertise: Demonstrated experience in the design of grading, drainage, roads, utilities, and earthworks, supported by a solid understanding of site development principles and construction documentation.
• Digital capability: Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, 12d and related digital engineering platforms.
• Standards and approvals: Strong knowledge of applicable engineering standards, Australian authority requirements, and permitting or approval processes relevant to land development.
• Project delivery skills: Proven ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver quality outputs within agreed deadlines.
• Communication and leadership: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to work independently and provide technical leadership within project teams.

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