Building Talent Recruitment – Canberra ACT
5d ago , from Building Talent Recruitment
Why Join This Team?
Join a supportive, collaborative team focused on delivering impactful projects with a genuine culture of innovation and professional growth.
This role offers flexibility, a clear path to leadership, and the chance to contribute to Canberra’s landmark infrastructure projects.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements and work–life balance
- Professional development and mentoring
- Exposure to major government projects
- Career progression with a pathway to Associate level
- Collaborative and inclusive culture
The Opportunity
An established civil consultancy in Canberra is growing its civil team of 7 engineers and looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to play a key role in delivering major building infrastructure projects.
Recent and upcoming work includes high-profile assignments such as the War Memorial redevelopment, numerous hospitals, and theatres, spanning from master planning and business cases through to detailed documentation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded civil team working primarily on government projects, with a strong pipeline of work and real scope to shape the future of Canberra’s infrastructure.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the preparation and management of civil design and documentation packages, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery within budget
- Coordinating with clients, authorities (especially ACT Government agencies), stakeholders, and the wider design team to resolve design challenges and integrate civil infrastructure
- Preparing proposals, managing project costs, and overseeing delivery
- Applying technical knowledge to develop practical solutions for drains, stormwater, roads, pavements, retaining walls, water and sewer mains
- Building strong client relationships, particularly with government agencies, and growing your network
- Contributing to business growth and supporting the team through mentoring and leadership
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- CPEng accreditation or working towards it
- 5+ years’ civil engineering experience, ideally with ACT Government or local public sector exposure
- Experience designing and coordinating civil infrastructure including drains, stormwater, roads, pavements, retaining walls, and water/sewer mains
- Proficiency in Civil 3D, DRAINS and MUSIC
- Strong client-facing and project management skills, including proposal preparation and cost management
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Additional information
- Lead Canberra's Landmark Civil Projects | Major Government Clients
- Growing Canberra Team with Existing Outstanding Reputation
- Job security and stability guaranteed with a full workbook and growth strategy
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Senior Civil Engineer in Canberra employer: Building Talent Recruitment
Building Talent Recruitment offers a collaborative work environment with a strong emphasis on cultural diversity and employee respect, resulting in low staff turnover. The company provides flexible work policies, including work-from-home options and the ability to purchase additional annual leave, making it an attractive employer for professionals seeking work-life balance. With a growing civil team and opportunities for career progression, employees can enhance their skills while working on a variety of interesting projects.
Contact Details:
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