Civil Engineer

Premise is a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm with over 200 employees across many locations in NSW, QLD and WA. Premise brings together a partnership of highly specialised businesses to offer a comprehensive and complementary range of expert knowledge and innovation to our areas of expertise; Built Environment, Water, Environmental & Renewables, and Transport.

Recently we entered an exciting new chapter, having just been acquired by leading UK consultancy firm Amey, providing full lifecycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. This partnership positions us for accelerated growth, and access to a broader global network – while maintaining our local expertise and client relationships.

About the Role:

Due to our continued national expansion and a strong pipeline of transport infrastructure projects, particularly in Queensland, we are seeking an experienced
Transport Civil Engineer
,
Civil Designer
, and
Transport Modeller
with a minimum of 5 years' experience. Ideal candidates will have a solid background working with agencies such as TMR (Qld), TfNSW, Main Roads (WA), or Vic Roads, and a passion for delivering high-quality road and highway engineering solutions. With flexible work arrangements available across all our Australian offices or remotely, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to projects ranging from planning and feasibility through to detailed design and construction phase support. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful transport infrastructure outcomes that meet client and regulatory standards.

Premise is entering unprecedented times for transport that will provide significant opportunities to 2032 and beyond. We are perfectly positioned, already servicing Local and State Government projects across our regional offices and we will have our part to play in the Brisbane Olympics. New South Wales offices are growing rapidly and expanding their services, Western Australia is seeing renewed opportunity in the transport market, and we have a strategy to increase our footprint in Victoria.

Projects include activities from Planning through Feasibility, Options Analysis, Business Case, Preliminary and Detailed Design and Construction Phase Support:

• New or upgraded urban and rural roads and infrastructure
• Disaster Reconstruction including pavement strengthening
• Safety projects – road and bridge widening, intersection upgrades
• Active Transport – on and off road cycleways and shared paths

More details here:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil engineering/design, with at least 3 years in transport infrastructure or Main Roads projects.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and 12D, or Transport Modelling software
• Strong understanding of transport authority standards (e.g., MRWA, TMR).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering Solutions

• Develop and review road and highway designs including geometric design, pavement, drainage, and earthworks using 12D.
• Ensure designs comply with Main Roads standards (e.g., MRWA, TMR), Austroads and relevant guidelines.

Project Delivery

• Collaborate with project managers, structural engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated transport solutions.
• Assist in preparing project plans, technical specifications, and tender documentation.

Technical Analysis

• Perform detailed engineering calculations and feasibility studies for roadworks and intersections.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex design challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with transport authorities (e.g., TMR, MRWA), local councils, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Review designs and documentation for accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Integrate sustainable engineering practices to reduce environmental impact and enhance resource efficiency.

What we can offer you:

• Birthday Leave - Celebrate your special day with paid time off.
• Study Assistance Program - Continue your professional development with support for further education.
• Major Projects Pipeline - Be part of exciting transport infrastructure projects, especially across Queensland, with opportunities to grow your expertise in Main Roads work
• Flexible Work - Choose to work from any of our offices across Australia or enjoy flexible WFH arrangements.
• Employee Milestone Rewards - Celebrate your journey with us through service recognition.
• Annual $250 wellbeing subsidy - Invest in your health and wellness, your way.
• Generous referral bonus scheme - Help us grow our team and be rewarded.

Ready to shape the future of transport infrastructure?

Whether you're working toward your professional qualification or already hold it, if you've contributed meaningfully to transport infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

At Premise, you'll join a growing national team with flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to work on impactful projects across Australia.

Apply now or express your interest
to explore how your skills can help us build better roads, together.