Lead Civil Engineer - Urban

• Provide technical leadership for civil engineering delivery across projects or major work packages.

• Establish design strategy, design criteria, technical assumptions, approval strategy and verification requirements for complex civil projects.

• Lead coordination between engineers, designers, drafters, clients, authorities, contractors and other disciplines to achieve integrated outcomes.

• Review and approve key calculations, models, drawings, reports, specifications, design decisions, departures and technical recommendations.

• Ensure civil engineering outputs are technically sound, buildable, safe, compliant, coordinated and aligned with project objectives.

• Manage technical risk, design change, authority interface issues, service conflicts, staging constraints and engineering quality across project teams.

• Guide and mentor engineers and designers, supporting capability development and consistent technical standards.

• Drive constructability, safety in design, sustainability, operability, maintainability, resilience and value engineering outcomes.

• Represent the civil discipline in technical meetings, design reviews, workshops, authority discussions and client meetings.

• Support project planning by advising on scope, resourcing, deliverables, design effort, technical risk and approval complexity.

• Contribute to the improvement of civil design methodologies, quality systems, technical templates and discipline-specific procedures.

• Represent Peritas in project meetings, site inspections, and client interactions, ensuring clear communication and documented outcomes.

• Liaise with local councils, authorities, and stakeholders to obtain approvals and permits as required.

Design & Technical Expertise

• Deliver high-quality designs, drawings, and documentation across civil disciplines, including stormwater, earthworks, roadworks, traffic management, water supply, and sewage systems.

• Provide technical guidance and review outputs from junior engineers and designers to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.

• Investigate engineering problems and coordinate effective solutions with the team.

• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and best practices, applying them to projects.

• Maintain high standards of technical accuracy, quality and attention to detail across deliverables.

Commercial Acumen

• Apply commercial awareness to technical decisions, considering project scope, budget, efficiency and delivery requirements.

• Support effective project planning through realistic assessment of technical effort, risks and resource needs. through rea

• Contribute to project budget planning and cost management, tracking expenditure and identifying potential overruns.

• Implement cost-effective solutions without compromising design quality.

• Support the preparation of invoices, financial reporting, and client billing as required.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies throughout project delivery through reliable technical delivery and responsive communication.

• Engage with clients to understand technical requirements, manage expectations and support successful project outcomes.

• Provide clear updates, address concerns, and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure integrated, high-performing project outcomes.

Business Development

• Mentor and develop engineers and designers, supporting capability growth through technical expertise, mentoring, collaboration and professional conduct.

• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of civil engineering processes, standards, and documentation.

• Encourage professional development and succession planning within the civil engineering team.

• Support team performance and contribute positively to team culture and capability development.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant ISO standards and ensure project document is retained as per HSEQ Management System

• Play a key role in developing and delivering systems or project administration training for employees.

• Participate in HSEQ training, report incidents, and support a culture of safety and quality.  

• Follow safety rules, identify and address risks, and promote a safe workplace.  

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

• Proactively identify and assess potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement measures to ensure safety in design and on site

• Participates in Emergency Preparedness activities e.g. fire evacuations

Innovation

• Participate in discussions on work system improvements, including leveraging technology for information sharing, management, and quality control. 

• Actively engage in reviewing work standards and monitoring processes, initiating recommendations for improvement. 

• Assist clients to identify sustainable options and implications.

• Bring ideas forward on how we can improve the way we deliver our partner experience.