Senior Civil Engineer, Buildings
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Aurecon is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer, Buildings, for its Perth office to lead the civil design and delivery of large building and precinct projects across health, education, commercial and mixed use. You will oversee site civil works, mentor junior engineers, support design reviews and workshops, and coordinate with architects, structural teams and planning, environment, transport and utilities stakeholders. Requirements include proven Australian experience on large building projects, strong site civil design skills (earthworks, drainage, flood, roads, utilities) and design documentation to AS/NZS 3500 and Austroads, plus proficiency with 12d or Civil 3D; Chartered status or progress toward it preferred. To apply, tailor your CV with concrete examples of delivery and collaboration, and show how you bring ideas to life.
Just imagine your future with us…
At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?
Innovation, digital engineering and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about shaping Perth’s built environment—delivering major building and precinct projects that create lasting value for communities? We are.
Diversity is embedded in everything we do. We work together to create a culture built on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences fuel our creativity. We embrace flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs, so you can create an experience that works for you.
What will you do?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer – Buildings to join our Perth, WA office.
In this role, you will lead the civil design and delivery of large buildings and precinct projects—including health, education, commercial, defence and mixed-use developments. You’ll provide technical leadership across site civil works, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, buildable and aligned with broader project outcomes.
You will work closely with architects, structural and building services teams, and coordinate with planning, environment, transport and utilities stakeholders to deliver integrated outcomes. As a senior member of the team, you’ll mentor junior engineers, support design reviews and client workshops, and contribute to proposals and work-winning.
Here are the key things you will need to ‘bring ideas to life’:
Demonstrated experience delivering civil engineering for large building projects in Australia, including site development and precinct-scale infrastructure.
Strong technical capability across site civil design, including bulk earthworks, stormwater drainage, flood considerations, roadworks and pavements (as applicable), grading, utilities coordination, and construction staging/constructability.
Experience in civil design documentation and delivery to Australian standards and guidelines, with working knowledge of relevant requirements including (as applicable):
AS/NZS 3500 (stormwater/drainage interfaces)
Austroads / local road authority guidance where relevant
Local government and authority approval pathways in WA (highly regarded)
Proficiency with relevant design tools such as 12d, Civil 3D (or equivalent), and confidence coordinating design models and drawings across disciplines.
Ability to manage interfaces and coordinate stakeholders—architects, contractors, utilities, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear reports, design documentation and client-ready outputs.
Proven ability to mentor junior engineers, manage priorities, and contribute to high-quality, on-time delivery.
Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering (Chartered status or working toward is highly regarded).
We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved by bringing together diverse teams from across our business. You’ll have opportunities to apply your skills across major programs locally and nationally—helping shape the next generation of buildings and precincts in WA.
Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.
Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
You probably know many of our award-winning projects already. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? Also us. And major health, education and precinct programs across the region? Yes—us too.
When you join us, you’re not only joining a global design, engineering and advisory firm—you’re joining a community working together to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.
Ready to bring ideas to life?
Then please apply. Remember, it’s you—your thinking, your technical expertise and how you bring ideas to life—that matters. Your background, individuality and unique needs will be valued.
Visit our website to learn more at aurecongroup.com or apply directly!