Civil Designer
This is a remote position.
Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy with nearly 30 years of experience and 40+ staff specialises in Structural, Remedial, Stormwater, and Civil engineering for residential developments.
The Role
Reporting to the CAD Manager, you will join a collaborative and supportive team delivering civil drafting services across residential developments. This is a mid-level, hands-on Civil Designer role primarily focused on residential driveway design, along with broader civil site drafting responsibilities. You will work closely with engineers to interpret engineering mark-ups and convert them into accurate, construction-level documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed drafting for residential driveway designs (primary focus)
Draft civil site works including roadways, car parks, grading, and site layouts
Produce stormwater and drainage drafting layouts
Design alignments to produce long sections and cross sections
Mapping and development of 3D design services outputs
Review engineering plans against architectural plans to ensure consistency and compliance
Experience in setting up civil access plans from inception through to documentation stage
Interpret engineering mark-ups and translate them into compliant construction drawings
Ensure documentation complies with Australian Standards (particularly AS 2890) and council requirements
Use AutoCAD (2D drafting) daily to produce high-quality plans and sections
Work within 3D civil design software (e.g., Civil Site Design, 12D, or similar platforms)
Maintain accuracy, quality control, and consistency across all drawings
Communicate clearly with engineers and raise issues early when clarification is needed
Deliver projects within agreed deadlines and support urgent time-sensitive work when required
Requirements
Non-Negotiable Requirements
Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in Civil Drafting (driveways, roadways, car parks, or civil site works)
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (2D drafting) – mandatory
Experience using 3D civil design software (Civil Site Design, 12D, or similar)
Demonstrated experience in residential driveway design
Ability to prepare stormwater and drainage drafting layouts
Proven ability to interpret engineering mark-ups independently
Solid understanding of Australian Standards, particularly AS 2890
Experience working on Australian civil projects
Strong English communication skills
Demonstrated employment stability and long-term commitment
Additional Skills (Highly Regarded)
Stormwater design (beyond drafting layouts)
Site grading and bulk earthworks experience
Road design and services coordination
Exposure to UK/US/European standards (if Australian experience is limited)
Benefits
Why Join Us?
Full-time role in a supportive and friendly team environment
Professional development opportunities
Performance recognition scheme with financial rewards
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