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Associate Civil Engineer Job in Sydney, NSW

About You
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum 6 + years of civil and stormwater design experience within an engineering consultancy, including leading project delivery.
• MIEAust CPEng (or working towards), with DBPA Professional Engineer and Design Practitioner registration highly regarded.
• Strong technical background across subdivisions, roads, pavements, public domain and stormwater infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of WSUD principles, with a solid grasp of hydrologic, hydraulic and flood modelling concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Civil 3D or 12d, plus tools such as DRAINS, XP-RAFTS, MUSIC, HEC-RAS and AutoTURN.
• Proven ability to manage clients and build strong relationships with councils and regulatory authorities.
• A genuine interest in mentoring and developing junior engineers and draftspersons.
• A clear, confident communicator, both written and verbal.

About the Role
• Lead civil and stormwater projects from concept design through to documentation and project completion.
• Design and manage OSD, WSUD and stormwater management solutions.
• Direct earthworks, road, intersection and car park design.
• Prepare Soil and Water Management Plans and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans.
• Be the face of the business, acting as the key contact for clients, architects and project consultants, and helping win repeat and new work.
• Manage approvals with councils and relevant authorities.
• Oversee project resourcing, budgets and risk, making sure deliverables meet the client brief.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers as the Civil team grows.
• Contribute to business strategy and planning, shaped by your interests and skills.

What's In It For You
• A genuine leadership step up with real influence on where the Civil team goes next, not just a change of title.
• High-profile, technically interesting Sydney projects.
• A multidisciplinary team spanning structural, civil, façade and digital engineering.
• Ongoing investment in your professional and technical development.
• Flexible start and finish times, with the option to work from home.
• A CBD office a short walk from the train station.
• Wellbeing benefits and paid Blood Donor leave.
• A fun, flexible and collaborative team culture.

About the Company

Our client is a well-regarded Sydney boutique engineering consultancy delivering structural, civil, façade and construction engineering across major residential, commercial and mixed use developments. Known for innovative, value-focused design and strong relationships with architects and developers, they give experienced engineers the trust and autonomy to lead.

Apply Now

Apply today or contact Mike Kennedy at mike@constructive.au to discuss how this role could align with your next career move.

Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents ONLY