Lead Civil Designer
Quick Summary
Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on our communities and the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.
Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.
GHD’s growing presence in the Wide Bay region offers an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Civil Designer to make a meaningful impact - not only through technical excellence, but also by actively developing and mentoring local team members. In this pivotal role, you’ll help shape the next generation of civil designers while contributing to the success of our projects. The position can be based in either Bundaberg or Hervey Bay.
- Steering the successful delivery of projects by setting and upholding high standards of excellence. As technical leader, providing guidance and support to project teams throughout all phases of design and delivery.
- Cultivating strong client relationships by facilitating meetings, conducting site visits, and leading collaborative discussions to ensure project alignment and success.
- Designing civil and transport infrastructure including roads, highways, bulk earthworks, drainage and other services.
- Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering design (e.g. Associate Degree, Bachelor of Technology or similar).
- Significant experience in a design role within an engineering consultancy, where you have successfully delivered designs within the Transport / Civil Infrastructure sectors.
- Ability to develop solutions from concept level through to detailed design.
- High proficiency with 12d, AutoCAD, AutoTURN etc. Experience with other related software such as 12d Synergy, Navisworks etc. would be advantageous.
- Experience with civil design and documentation in accordance with relevant design standards and principles.
- Strong desire to mentor others and the experience required to offer technical leadership.
About Wide Bay Region
The region provides an enviable work life balance and is a great place to raise and grow a family. Within reasonable travelling distance of Brisbane, the Sunshine and Gold coasts, the region is poised for growth and opportunities while maintaining its liveability. The Region includes the most equitable climate in Australia rating fifth in the world alongside Hawaii.
Interested? Apply online now.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
- First seen
- May 18, 2026
- Last seen
- May 19, 2026
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