At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor designers while delivering innovative civil design projects.
- Company: DPM Consulting Group, a dynamic civil engineering consultancy in Brisbane.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for autonomy and influence in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Shape the future of civil design in Queensland with your expertise.
- Qualifications: 6+ years of civil design experience and advanced skills in 12d Model and AutoCAD.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 $ per year.
About the job
- Join a collaborative Brisbane team where your voice and expertise are valued.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire designers while delivering outstanding project outcomes.
- Work in an environment that supports innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
DPM Consulting Group is a multidisciplinary civil engineering consultancy supporting land development projects across Australia.
We’re looking for a Senior Civil Designer to play a pivotal role in our growing Queensland business based in Brisbane CBD.
This is an opportunity for an established Senior Designer looking for an opportunity to shape and influence a growing team, or, for an emerging Civil Designer ready to step into a senior role.
You’ll lead the production, review, and oversight of civil designs and provide technical guidance across project teams, supported with local and national expertise.
- What you’ll be doing
- Technical Design Leadership & Documentation
- Lead design and drafting delivery for multidisciplinary projects including stormwater networks, culverts, detention basins/dams, bulk earthworks/grading, roads, water and sewer infrastructure.
- Develop, review and coordinate 12d models and Auto CAD drawings, and oversee high-quality construction documentation (plans, long sections, cross sections, set-out, details).
- Drive outputs that are technically accurate, compliant, constructable, and cost-effective, with strong QA control.
- Project Delivery & Coordination
- Plan and manage design packages within agreed scope, budget and programme; support PMs with resourcing, task allocation, programme planning, and documentation packaging.
- Support authority submission outputs; proactively identify design risks/constraints and coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders as needed.
- Leadership & Capability Development
Provide day-to-day technical guidance, mentor junior designers/graduates, contribute to standards/templates/systems, and support continuous improvement.
- What we’re looking for
- Typically 6+ years (often 6–10+) civil design experience in a consultancy/professional services environment.
- Strong Queensland delivery experience, specifically SEQ, with confidence navigating local authority requirements and approval pathways.
- Advanced capability in 12d Model (essential) and Auto CAD (2D); Civil 3D desirable.
- A quality-driven mindset: accurate, compliant, constructable outputs with minimal rework; strong problem solving and personal accountability.
- A genuine growth mindset approach to continuous improvement.
If you’re a Senior Civil Designer who wants autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape quality outcomes in Queensland, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary package will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Senior Civil Designer employer: DPM Consulting Group
At DPM Consulting Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Brisbane, where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of our work culture. Our supportive environment fosters professional growth, allowing you to lead and mentor a talented team while delivering impactful civil engineering solutions. With a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to quality outcomes, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Queensland business.
