Principal Civil Engineer

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Framework Group Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Principal Civil Engineer – Land Development


Brisbane | Leading National Consultancy | Major Urban & Residential Projects

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role?

Our client, a highly regarded global consultancy, is seeking a
Principal Civil Engineer
to help shape and deliver some of Queensland's most significant land development and infrastructure projects.

You'll be joining a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team known for their technical excellence and collaborative culture. Backed by a strong national & global presence, this firm offers genuine scope for career progression and the opportunity to lead high-profile developments with major private and government clients.

The Opportunity

In this role, you'll take ownership of end-to-end project delivery across large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. You'll play a key part in driving project success, building client trust, and mentoring emerging engineers within the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of major land development and infrastructure projects
    — overseeing all phases from planning through delivery to ensure successful outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams
    , coordinating engineers, contractors, and external consultants to achieve seamless project execution.
  • Drive project performance
    , maintaining oversight of budgets, timelines, and quality to ensure deliverables exceed client expectations.
  • Act as the primary client contact
    , providing strategic advice, resolving challenges, and building strong, trusted relationships that lead to repeat work.
  • Monitor commercial performance
    , identifying risks early, managing variations, and ensuring projects are delivered profitably.
  • Support business growth
    by identifying new project opportunities, contributing to bids, and strengthening the company's position in the market.
  • Mentor and empower project engineers
    , fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team.
  • Champion delivery excellence
    , ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with both client objectives and company standards.

About You

You're a results-driven Civil Engineer with a proven track record in
delivering large-scale land development and urban infrastructure projects
— from early planning through to construction handover. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where client relationships, commercial outcomes, and delivery excellence go hand in hand.

You will bring:

  • Extensive experience delivering
    masterplanned estates, urban renewal, or mixed-use land development projects
    .
  • Strong project management capabilities — coordinating multiple disciplines, managing contractors, and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Solid understanding of local authority and developer processes, civil construction sequencing, and delivery challenges.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, identify risks, and drive projects to successful completion.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the confidence to lead client meetings, negotiate outcomes, and resolve complex site issues.
  • A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
  • RPEQ or the ability to obtain this certification is highly regarded.

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