Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll provide expert technical leadership on civil engineering

projects, taking ownership from concept to completion and delivering high-quality designs and

documentation. This role inspires engineering excellence, ensuring innovative and efficient

solutions that exceed client expectations, while fostering team growth and championing

company values.

Project Leadership & Management

• Lead civil engineering projects (land development, commercial, industrial) from
  
  

concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, productivity, and adherence to

project schedules and budgets.

• Schedule own work and oversee the work of others as a project lead.
• Monitor project resourcing and implement solutions for efficient resource utilisation.
• Manage project variations, including identifying, assessing, and documenting
  
  

changes in scope, cost, and schedule.

• Represent the company at project meetings and inspections, ensuring effective
  
  

communication and documented outcomes.

• Liaise and negotiate with local councils and other relevant authorities to obtain
  
  

necessary approvals and permits.

Design & Technical Expertise

• Prepare high-quality, detailed designs, drawings, and documentation for civil
  
  

engineering projects.

• Conduct engineering and design work, delegating and monitoring tasks as needed,
  
  

Including The Design Of

• Stormwater drainage
• Bulk earthworks
• Roadworks
• Traffic management
• Water supply and sewage systems
• Investigate engineering problems, provide expert advice, and coordinate effective
  
  

solutions.

• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
  
  

Project Financials Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring adherence
  
  

to financial targets.

• Monitor project costs, identify potential overruns, and implement cost-saving
  
  

measures where necessary.

• Prepare and submit invoices to clients, track outstanding payments, and ensure
  
  

timely collection of receivables.

• Provide regular financial reports to project stakeholders, including budget status, cost
  
  

forecasts, and variance analysis.

• Review and understand project contracts, ensuring compliance with financial terms
  
  

and conditions.

Partner Experience

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and government bodies, ensuring
  
  

their needs and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

• Foster effective communication and collaboration with clients, internal colleagues,
  
  

and external stakeholders (e.g., subcontractors, government agencies).

• Proactively engage with stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing
  
  

concerns, and seeking feedback.

• Skillfully negotiate with stakeholders to achieve project objectives and resolve
  
  

conflicts in a constructive manner.

• Cultivate positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders, fostering trust
  
  

and mutual respect.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant ISO standards and ensure
  
  

project document is retained as per HSEQ Management System

• Play a key role in developing and delivering systems or project administration training
  
  

for employees.

• Participate in HSEQ training, report incidents, and support a culture of safety and
  
  

quality.  

• Follow safety rules, identify and address risks, and promote a safe workplace.  
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, recommending corrective actions to
  
  

prevent future occurrences.

• Proactively identify and assess potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and
  
  

implement measures to ensure safety in design and on site

• Participates in Emergency Preparedness activities e.g. fire evacuations
  
  

Innovation

• Participate in discussions on work system improvements, including leveraging
  
  

technology for information sharing, management, and quality control. 

• Actively engage in reviewing work standards and monitoring processes, initiating
  
  

recommendations for improvement. 

• Assist clients to identify sustainable options and implications
• Bring ideas forward on how we can improve the way we deliver our partner
  
  

experience.

Your Profile

To Be Successful In This Role, You Should Have

• Minimum 6-10 Years Experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or
• equivalent)
• Member of Engineers Australia
• Charted Professional Engineer (CPEng)
  
  

Founded by three brothers with one vision, Peritas has grown into a leading engineering design consultancy delivering award-winning civil and structural solutions across Australia.

Why You’ll Love Working at Peritas

We value your expertise and reward it with a competitive salary and opportunities for both flexible working hours and a work-from-home day each week. Take an extra monthly balance day, and join us for free Thursday lunches. Connect with colleagues at social and wellbeing events, and grow your career through customised development and leadership programs designed to empower your professional journey.

At Peritas, we don’t just deliver exceptional engineering—we create a workplace where people, culture, and career growth come first.