Lead Civil Designer

7 months ago

Sydney, Australia Northrop Full time
The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 500+ team members across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

The Role
Due to recent growth in clients and repeat business opportunities, our Brisbane office is looking for a Senior Civil Designer to join our team.  We encourage you to bring along your previous consulting experience and be ready to participate in a fast-growing team. 

A strong attraction of Northrop is the ability to develop your leaderships skills through the opportunity on every project to assist and lead the delivery of the design documentation phase, working alongside experienced Senior Civil Designers and Project Managers.

In addition to the project autonomy, you will have the support and guidance of being part of a civil design team with extensive experience across all facets of property development and government sector work. Joining an industry-leading team working on marquee SEQ projects, you will have the opportunity to take the next step in your career and be encouraged to develop to your full potential, alongside owners of the business.

The Candidate
Applications are sought from candidates with the following attributes:
  • Proven experience as a competent Civil designer with local experience within SEQ projects.
  • Specific experience within the Master Planned Land Subdivision Communities will be advantageous, however experience in Medium Scale and Infill Urban Residential Land Development is necessary
  • A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and lead problem solving processes
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and goals at the same time, whilst working autonomously
  • Relevant Tertiary Qualifications
  • Understanding of local government regulatory frameworks and statuary compliance requirements
  • Experience with civil design packages, 12D and AutoCAD
  • Experience with sewerage and water reticulation design and a good understanding of the SEQ Water Authorities standards.
  • Excellent communication skills - able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly in managing external consultants
  • Communicate effectively with all members of the project team, both internally and externally
  • Creative problem-solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles
  • Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional group
What does working at Northrop look like to you?
 At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture. We are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.
  • We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you
  • Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave)
  • Salary income protection insurance
  • Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture
  • We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones
If our advertised working arrangement doesn’t suit, we still encourage you to apply so we can consider your application. 

Applying
 If you are ready to advance to the next stage of your career, please click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your application. To arrange a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please contact our Recruitment & Talent Specialist Lewis Crosbie lcrosbie@northrop.com.au           

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.

***No agencies please.  Applications are sought from direct candidates only.

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