Senior Civil Engineer

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity  

We have exciting opportunities for a Senior Civil Engineer and a Civil Engineer to join our Buildings team Sydney to support the multiple projects that are currently being delivered and for future projects we will be working on.  Amongst the exciting projects our team is currently delivering are Defence and Solar Farm projects in NSW.

The ideal candidate will support the NSW Buildings Civil team in the delivery of civil engineering design and documentation across multidisciplinary building, precinct and energy-related projects.

 In this role you will be responsible for:

• Prepare and coordinate civil design inputs for repairing and coordinating civil design inputs for grading, stormwater drainage, utilities, roads, access, pavements, earthworks and external works;


• Support project delivery through all phases, including Concept design, Detailed design, Construction phase services


• Undertake engineering and technical tasks such as Civil design calculations, Drawing reviews, Design checks, technical coordination under senior supervision


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including Structural engineers, Building services engineers, Sustainability specialists, Digital engineering teams,Project managers


• Assist with authority approvals and stakeholder coordination.


• Contribute to project governance and quality processes, including Safety in Design (SiD) review, Quality assurance activities, Design review processes


• Support the delivery of high-quality, compliant and coordinated civil engineering solutions across a range of building and infrastructure projects.


• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and technical reports to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and project performance objectives.

About You 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent relevant qualification


• Atleast 2-7 years of relevant civil engineering experience, preferably in buildings, precincts, energy, aviation, education, commercial, infrastructure or urban development projects.


• Working knowledge of stormwater drainage, grading, pavements, utilities, earthworks, roads, access and external works.


• Familiarity with Australian Standards, NSW authority requirements and local design guidelines.


• Experience with civil design and documentation software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, 12d, DRAINS, MUSIC or equivalent tools would be desirable


• Strong attention to detail, clear communication, collaborative working style, commitment to quality, and willingness to develop technical capability under supervision are required

Our values, culture, and benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly


• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees


• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more


• Annual Health Checks and ongoing career development

You've got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees. If you are interested in this role, please apply!  

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