About the role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll provide expert technical leadership on civil engineering projects, taking ownership from concept to completion and delivering high-quality designs and documentation. This role inspires engineering excellence, ensuring innovative and efficient solutions that exceed client expectations, while fostering team growth and championing company values.
Key responsibilities
Lead civil engineering projects (land development, commercial, industrial) from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, productivity, and adherence to project schedules and budgets
Schedule own work and oversee the work of others as a project lead
Monitor project resourcing and implement solutions for efficient resource utilisation
Manage project variations, including identifying, assessing, and documenting changes in scope, cost, and schedule
Represent the company at project meetings and inspections, ensuring effective communication and documented outcomes
Liaise and negotiate with local councils and other relevant authorities to obtain necessary approvals and permits
Prepare high-quality, detailed designs, drawings, and documentation for civil engineering projects
Conduct engineering and design work, delegating and monitoring tasks as needed, including the design of stormwater drainage, bulk earthworks, roadworks, traffic management, water supply and sewage systems
Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring adherence to financial targets
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and government bodies, ensuring their needs and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle
Review and understand project contracts, ensuring compliance with financial terms and conditions.
Monitor project costs, identify potential overruns, and implement cost-saving measures where necessary.
About you
6-10 years of experience in civil engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Member of Engineers Australia
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
Choose Your Own Adventure
At Peritas, your journey is unique. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, development, and connection.
Our Peritas Perks:
Competitive Salary - We value your expertise and ensure you’re rewarded with a salary that reflects your talent.
Flexible Working Opportunities - Enjoy the flexibility to balance your work and personal life.
Opportunities for a Monthly Balance Day - Take an extra day off each month, adding up to 12 bonus days off annually.
Regular Social and Wellbeing Events - Connect, recharge and have fun with regular social and wellness activities.
Customised Development and Leadership Programs - Tailored growth opportunities to empower your career journey and leadership potential.
Peritas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better delivery for our partners. Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered at this time.
Employer questions
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a civil engineer?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Company profile
Peritas is a national civil and structural engineering design consultancy headquartered in Perth, with a second office in Melbourne. It supports projects across water infrastructure, transport, traffic, temporary works, public infrastructure, mining, marine and coastal, industrial, government and defence, commercial, and agricultural.
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