Senior Civil Engineer

Join Tasmania's Leading Consulting Engineering Team – Senior Civil Engineer (Water Specialist) Location: Hobart, TAS | Full-time | Flexible Work Options

JMG Engineers is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer – Water Specialist to join our Hobart team. As a 100% Tasmanian-owned and managed multidisciplinary consultancy, we've proudly served the state's construction and infrastructure sectors for over 60 years. Our strong client base spans councils, government agencies, developers, architects, and project managers across both public and private sectors.

At JMG, we value people first. We offer a professional yet welcoming environment, where a strong team culture, flexibility, and opportunities for career growth are central to our success.

About the Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer (Water Specialist), you will join our dynamic Civil team, using your technical expertise to deliver civil infrastructure projects specialising in the water sector for our clients.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of water sector projects including design documentation, technical reports, and specifications.
• Acting as Project Manager and Lead Designer for civil projects across municipal, authority, commercial, and marine sectors—delivering within scope, budget, and timeframe.
• Preparing fee proposals and managing project resources.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, stakeholders, councils, and authorities.
• Building strong relationships with our clients to become their trusted advisor
• Mentoring junior engineers and technical staff.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement and technical development within the team.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 8-10 years' post-graduate experience in civil/water engineering.
• Eligibility for or current Chartered status (CPEng) with Engineers Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of:
  

  Water and sewer infrastructure (distribution and trunk mains, pump stations, reservoirs, treatment plants).
  
  Stormwater design (rainfall and runoff calculations, overland flow modelling, flood analysis, detention modelling, stormwater quality treatment).
  
  Civil infrastructure projects for public and private clients.

  
  
• A solid understanding of WSAA, TasWater, IPWEA, and AR&R standards and guidelines.
• Excellent written communication skills, including technical report and specification writing.
• Experience working in a consulting environment, with a good grasp of commercial drivers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, client-focused approach.
• "Can do" attitude with a willingness to help the broader team achieve milestones.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Profit-sharing scheme and annual performance reviews.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
• A relocation package for the successful interstate candidate (to assist with flights, temporary accommodation, and relocation costs).
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A chance to live and work in one of Australia's most beautiful and affordable states.

If you're ready for your next career move and want to work in a supportive, forward-thinking company while enjoying all that Tasmania has to offer – we'd love to hear from you.

Applications, including current CV and referees, should be submitted via Seek by Friday, 17 October 2025.

Should you have any questions regarding this role, please contact 

Johnstone McGee & Gandy Pty Ltd

117 Harrington Street, Hobart 7000

"Encouraging a culture of Accountability, Curiosity, Community, Integrity, Results and Sustainability.