Senior Civil Engineer – Buildings

About the role

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the civil design and delivery of large‑scale building and precinct projects in Perth. You will work across health, education, commercial, defence and mixed‑use developments, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant and buildable.

Key responsibilities

• Lead civil design for major building projects, covering site development, bulk earthworks, stormwater drainage, roadworks and utilities coordination.
• Collaborate with architects, structural and building services teams, as well as planning, environment, transport and utility stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers, support design reviews, client workshops and contribute to proposals and work‑winning activities.
• Prepare and deliver civil design documentation in line with Australian standards and local authority requirements.
• Manage constructability, grading, construction staging and flood considerations throughout project delivery.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering for large building projects in Australia.
• Degree in Civil Engineering; Chartered status or working toward it is highly regarded.
• Strong communication skills for reports, design documentation and client‑ready outputs.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder interfaces and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Required skills

• 12d design software
• Civil 3D (or equivalent) design tools
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 3500 standards for stormwater/drainage
• Familiarity with Austroads and local road authority guidelines
• Bulk earthworks and roadworks design
• Stormwater drainage and flood consideration design
• Grading, utilities coordination and construction staging