Senior Civil Engineer

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Civil & Transport Infrastructure team in Darwin. In this role you will manage the design and documentation on a variety of civil and transport infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors, across an extensive regional client portfolio. You will provide leadership, guidance and assistance in the delivery of projects from concept stage through to construction. You will have an aptitude for resolving complex site constraints within the operational parameters required of such facilities, as well as previous project experience within a multi-disciplinary team.

Escape the hustle and bustle of capital cities by joining us in the Northern Territory. Not only will you be part of a successful international team, but you will also be exposed to the unique and laid-back lifestyle the Northern Territory has to offer. The Northern Territory is home to breathtaking landscapes, fantastic fishing and hiking spots, as well as offering a multitude of activities for families with warm weather all year around. Lower cost of living will give you more financial freedom to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without making sacrifices on advancing your career. Lower cost of living will give you more financial freedom to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without making sacrifices on advancing your career.

Our Civil & Transport Infrastructure team is a key component in major infrastructure projects in the areas of industrial development, defense, renewable energy, major community projects, aviation and transport.

That's why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:

• Establish and maintain client relationships, identify new project opportunities and win work.
• Project manage and be technically responsible for large, high-quality planning and design projects ($3M+ design fee), including multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Develop local junior engineers and design personnel.
• Ground truth designs throughout the Northern Territory's extensive remote road network
• Provide technical expertise to clients and support projects through other offices as required.
• Contribute to the development of GHD's knowledge and skills in civil and transport engineering including planning, design, and construction.

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
• Experience in establishing client relationships and winning work
• Excellent project management skills and ability and willingness to mentor junior engineers.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) (Preferred)
• A passion for high-quality design documentation, assessment and analysis of technical data and imparting knowledge, skills, and experience through the provision of professional development in others.
• Knowledge of flood modelling and pavement design and an ability to integrate into civil and transport design preferred.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written (including report writing).
• Demonstrated professional judgement and commercial acumen, including identifying, assessing, evaluating, and solving problems to brief and budget.
• The capability to produce concise and accurate reports, technical specifications, design calculations, drafting briefs and mark-ups.
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering design and the delivery of projects, from small projects to medium sized projects.
• Experience and a sound understanding of current civil engineering technologies, including design, modelling, and construction.

Interested? Apply now.

Important Notice: Office Shutdown Period

Please be aware that our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December 2025 to Friday, 9th January 2026. We will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026. During this period, there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility, and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.