Senior Consultant Engineer in Wagga Wagga

• Affordable regional lifestyle with strong work-life balance and amenities
• Advance into leadership while mentoring engineers and leading projects
• Competitive salary package plus relocation assistance to Wagga Wagga
• Affordable regional lifestyle with strong work-life balance and amenities
• Advance into leadership while mentoring engineers and leading projects

Senior Consultant Engineer (Civil / Structural) to lead civil/structural projects, mentor engineers and review designs.

• Requires engineering, degree 5+ years engineer experience and strong standards knowledge
• The Position

Due to continued business growth, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant Engineer to join their busy Wagga Wagga office.

This is a key, senior level role suited to a highly capable professional who can confidently manage projects end to end, provide technical oversight, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative team environment.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer ready to step beyond hands on design alone and into a broader leadership, management, and supervision role while still staying technically engaged.

Why Wagga Wagga? (Lifestyle + Value)

Moving to Wagga Wagga offers a balanced regional lifestyle with big city convenience, affordable housing, and a robust job market. Key reasons to move:

• Affordable living: Property and day-to-day living costs are typically more budget friendly than Sydney or Melbourne.
• Strong job market: Major employment sectors include healthcare, education, defence, agriculture, and government services.
• Family friendly: Excellent public and private schooling options, parks, sporting facilities, and a strong community feel.
• Food and culture: A vibrant local dining scene, great cafes/restaurants, and frequent community events.
• About the Work

Projects include residential, commercial, and industrial developments, plus subdivisions and land development.

You'll play a pivotal role in supporting project delivery, reducing management workload, and contributing to the ongoing success and growth of a respected regional consultancy.

• Why Join Us
• Room for advancement
• Competitive salary package
• Relocation assistance available (if required)
• Diverse portfolio across multiple sectors
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing consultancy
• Join a respected regional consultancy with a strong pipeline

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil/structural engineering projects from concept through to completion
• Undertake and review design work to ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and client requirements
• Check and approve design documentation and drawings prior to issue
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior and graduate engineers
• Oversee project delivery to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely completion
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve strong project outcomes
• Manage workloads, priorities, and resourcing across multiple projects
• Attend site inspections and provide technical input during construction, as required
• Position Requirements
• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Australian industry
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Consulting Engineer (civil/structural), with proven delivery of projects in a consultancy environment
• In-depth knowledge of Australian Standards
• Experience with Space Gass, Auto CAD, 12d, Drains, Inducta suite, TEDDS, and Microstran
• BIM experience highly desirable (ability to work within BIM-led coordination and documentation workflows)
• Proven ability to review and verify the work of others, ensuring accuracy and quality of design documentation prior to issue
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Willingness to relocate for employment (if not already Wagga Wagga–based)
• Employer Questions (Applications Must Address)

Your application will include the following questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• What's your expected annual base salary?

• How many years' experience do you have as a civil engineer?

• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

• How many years' experience do you have in a consulting role?