+60d ago

Senior Civil Designer - 12D

Cookson & Roberts Brisbane QLD

Permanent Full time

Key points we found

  • Join a respected engineering consultancy delivering large-scale land development projects.
  • Take ownership of detailed civil design delivery across urban development projects.
  • Collaborate with a skilled team and engage with local councils and stakeholders.

Civil Design Engineer / 12D Designer Land Development | Brisbane / QLD

An exciting new role for an experienced Civil Design Engineer or Senior 12D Designer with strong 12D modelling capability to join a respected engineering consultancy delivering large-scale land development projects across Queensland.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of detailed civil design delivery across a range of urban development projects. You will work within a skilled, collaborative team of engineers and designers, supported by modern systems, clear processes, and a genuine pathway for technical and career growth in a supportive, quality-driven environment.

About the Role You will play a key role in delivering high-quality civil design and modelling for major residential subdivisions, typically ranging from 200 to 1,000+ lots. Depending on your background, the role can be tailored toward either technical design engineering or advanced 12D modelling, with strong collaboration between both disciplines.

You will be confident working across bulk earthworks, road design, stormwater, sewer, and water reticulation, with a solid understanding of local authority standards and constructability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Deliver detailed civil design and/or modelling using 12D Model, supported by AutoCAD
  2. Prepare design models and documentation for:
  3. Bulk earthworks and lot grading
  4. Road alignments, intersections, and verge treatments
  5. Stormwater drainage (pipe networks and surface flow)
  6. Sewer and water reticulation
  7. Produce high-quality design outputs including:Long sections, cross sections, layouts, and construction documentation
  8. Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and internal teams
  9. Liaise with local councils, service authorities, and external stakeholders
  10. Review design information and respond to construction and RFI queries
  11. Support design compliance, coordination, and timely project delivery

What You’ll Bring For Civil Design Engineers:

  1. Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  2. Experience delivering civil design in a consultancy environment
  3. Strong understanding of Australian standards and local authority requirements
  4. Ability to manage and coordinate design packages across multiple projects

For 12D Designers:

  1. Diploma or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or Design
  2. Strong hands-on experience using 12D Model, particularly for subdivisions
  3. Proven capability delivering detailed civil models and construction documentation

For Both:

  1. Typically 5+ years’ experience in land development projects
  2. High attention to detail and strong documentation skills
  3. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
  4. Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused mindset

Why Join?

  1. Long-term Brisbane-based land development projects
  2. Well-established consultancy with a strong reputation in urban development
  3. Supportive team culture with approachable leadership and hands-on mentoring
  4. Exposure to major subdivision projects offering technical variety and scale
  5. Clear career progression pathways and promotion from within
  6. Flexible working arrangements and commitment to work–life balance
  7. Competitive salary package based on experience and capability

Apply Now If you’re a Civil Design Engineer or 12D Designer who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and wants to be part of a technically focused, well-respected, and genuinely great team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Natasha Cookson for a confidential discussion:

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Skills
12d Model
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
AUTOCAD
CIVIL ENGINEERING
LAND DEVELOPMENT
PROBLEM SOLVING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TEAMWORK

Perks & benefits
Career progression pathways
Flexible working arrangements
Supportive team culture

More details
Date posted
28 Jan 2026
Category
Engineering
Occupation
Drafter & CAD
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Diploma or associate's degree, Bachelor's degree
Company size
51 to 200

Cookson & Roberts

51 to 200
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