Civil Engineer - Heavy Vehicle Permits (Nerang Contract)

About the role

Alchemy Recruitment is partnering with a state government client to recruit a Civil Engineer on a contract to 30 June 2027 (possible extension), working full-time in Nerang on the Gold Coast. The role reports to the Senior Engineer (Civil) within a regional asset management team.

Key responsibilities

• Assess heavy vehicle permit applications received through the NHVR portal.
• Carry out engineering assessments of proposed routes, including vehicle dimensions and mass, road geometry, intersection turning movements, clearances and infrastructure constraints.
• Prepare detailed assessment notes and recommended access conditions or reasons for refusal for Senior Engineer review.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to clarify route constraints and coordinate technical advice.

Required profile

• Experience applying civil engineering principles to road, traffic or transport projects.
• Exposure to heavy vehicle access, NHVR permits or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (highly regarded but not essential).
• Ability to manage a caseload against set timeframes and know when to escalate.
• Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preferred: four-year Washington Accord accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent assessed by Engineers Australia; current Class C driver's licence; own suitable PPE; willingness to undergo a criminal history check.

Required skills

• Swept path analysis, road geometry and clearance assessment.
• Strong technical writing skills, able to document clear, defensible recommendations.

What we offer

• Pay of $71.18 to $77.52 per hour plus superannuation.
• Immediate start, 37.5 hours per week.

To apply, candidates submit their current resume through the application link provided in the advert.