Senior Designer, Civil

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 64 countries, our 17,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients.

The Colliers Engineering and Design team specialises in civil, infrastructure, water engineering, town planning and urban design. Key services provided to developers in this service line include site assessment and due diligence, planning approvals and engineering design through to completion of construction.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Designer, Civil for a full-time role.

You will be a valued senior member of our civil team and responsible for design and documentation from the schematic stage through to detailed documentation of a wide range of Civil projects with a large focus of our Land Development.

The Role

In this role you can expect to be working largely on Land Development projects and associated infrastructure including the feasibility and studies or optioneering, to planning and into detailed design, delivery and construction of 1000+ lot greenfield site, heavily constrained urban infill and brownfield sites and strata subdivision developments. Key focus on design elements including, earthworks and retaining wall design, sewer & water reticulation and stormwater drainage as well as road design.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and deliver detailed designs and drawings using AutoCAD and either 12D or Civil 3D software. Where you will design and document your own projects in a project team.
• Coordinate with clients, external consultants, internal engineers, civil designers, and draftspersons for the documentation and delivery of projects.
• Planning and completion of design projects within agreed budgets and deadlines.
• Leadership and mentoring of younger staff to help develop, grow and lead our team.
• Motivation and desire to grow into a Design Lead role.

About You

This is a full-time position and requires a self-motivated, team orientated individual, capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment.

Key skills and experience we are looking for include:

• Relevant industry experience, ideally 5+ years' Proficiency in using AutoCAD, 12D software, and or Civil 3D.
• A sound knowledge of construction methods and health and safety regulations.
• Preferred previous experience working with local councils and authorities to deliver projects.
• Strong design capabilities and knowledge of Australian Standards and Codes and local government authorities.
• Autonomous design skills and decision making processes to move projects forward.
• Experience within a consultancy environment will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work within a fast paced, dynamic team environment.
• TAFE qualification - Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree or similar equivalent industry experience

At Colliers, we are enterprising. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities. We accelerate their success by empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. 

With circa 9,000 experts in Asia Pacific, our enterprising culture and decentralised operating model allows us to act with speed in local markets, seizing opportunities to innovate and accelerate the success of our clients and our people.

Our collaborative culture sets us apart. We help experts become true specialists and provide the long-term structure and platform to accelerate their success.

We foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers feels respected and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to do their best work. It's our people who set us apart and we actively recruit people who represent the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in doing what's right and operating in ways that benefit the business, our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Experts join experts, and we welcome you to join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Please Apply Now or send your resume to Devina Marcelyn at [email protected]

Please be advised that applications will only be accepted directly rather than via recruitment agencies.