▷ (Urgent Search) Lead Civil Designer

Overview

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Help us shape the future of our community’s infrastructure with projects that make a real difference in the community

- Permanent Full Time role
- Lead diverse civil engineering projects supporting the Central Coast community
- Utilise your expertise in road and drainage design to make a tangible impact
- Work/Life balance - enjoy a 9 day fortnight

About the role

The Lead Civil Designer plays a critical role within the Roads and Drainage Infrastructure Unit, responsible for delivering comprehensive civil engineering design and drafting services. The successful candidate will ensure the timely execution of the Four-Year Delivery Program and Annual Operational Plan while providing exceptional customer service and mentoring to team members.

This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual looking to make a significant contribution to community infrastructure projects and to create value for the community.

You will be successful in this role if you have

- Degree qualification in civil engineering or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in designing roads and stormwater drainage systems, combined with ongoing professional development
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in designing roads and stormwater drainage systems and water main and sewer infrastructure relocation designs using 12d Model and other design software
- Extensive knowledge of engineering surveying and demonstrated experience in drafting design plans and drawings using AutoCAD drafting software
- Proven project management and contract administration skills to effectively deliver external roads and drainage infrastructure upgrade design documentation to agreed performance criteria
- Demonstrated expert problem solving and analytical skills and ability to conceptualise and visualise design proposals to assist in the development of three-dimensional computer models of roads and stormwater drainage infrastructure upgrades
- Proven ability to provide technical expertise, coaching and advice to staff to undertake their responsibilities effectively
- Ability to build strong, credible relationships and influence, persuade or negotiate outcomes that add value to the organisation
- Proven ability to assess and interpret information to formulate recommendations and provide specialist advice to enable the organisation to achieve quality outcomes

Salary and benefits

- The commencing salary for this position is up to $106.5K per year. Central Coast Council provides progression opportunities up to a maximum salary of $123.5K on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation plus Civil Liability Allowance (3.5%)
- Hybrid and flexible working conditions: 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
- 9 day fortnight
- Location: Erina Works Depot
- Private Use Leaseback - Passenger Car
- Other extras include: Long service leave after 5 years, free flu vaccination, skin cancer screening, breast screen, blood donations, professional development, Cheers program, novated leasing

Additional information

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies. Central Coast Council is committed to equal opportunity employment and to safe environments for children.

How to apply and important information

Want to know more? The contact person for this role is Michael Bamber, Section Manager Roads and Drainage Design. You can contact Michael on 0400 371 445.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 16 November 2025. To download our Privacy Statement, click here.

Location

Central Coast Council is on the northern fringe of Sydney and one hour from Newcastle. The Central Coast is a fast-growing region and a large Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW.

How to apply

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Help us shape the future of our community’s infrastructure with projects that make a real difference in the community

- Permanent Full Time role
- Lead diverse civil engineering projects supporting the Central Coast community
- Utilise your expertise in road and drainage design to make a tangible impact
- Work/Life balance - enjoy a 9 day fortnight

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