Description:
Tired of workplaces where ego wins, and engineering comes second? This will land.
This Brisbane civil team is quiet. Head-down. Low-drama. They take real pride in doing things properly.
They've already walked away from technically strong engineers who didn't fit that mindset. Not because they weren't clever, but because they weren't coachable.
Now they're hiring again. More carefully this time.
This role exists for one simple reason: sustainability.
Right now, a senior engineer is stretched thin - on-site all day, reports at night. That's not fair, and it's not how good teams operate long-term.
You'd step in as an intermediate civil engineer , sharing the load and learning properly - not being thrown in the deep end or pushed into responsibility you're not ready for.
Your week would look something like this:
- Office-based civil design (12D, CAD, urban development)
- Site inspections to understand how things really get built
- Ongoing guidance from senior engineers who want to mentor
Not a site-only role. Not a desk-only role. A balanced one.
This is a place for engineers who value mastery over ego.
You'll fit if you like being taught the why, not just the how. If you're comfortable asking questions and being corrected. If you prefer respectful collaboration over technical sparring, and want to get really good before chasing titles.
You won't be expected to run projects prematurely, win client negotiations, or pretend you know everything.
What you will get:
- Structured mentoring and real technical development.
- A clear progression path based on capability, not politics.
- Exposure to genuine SEQ development work - BCC, Urban Utilities, Moreton Bay.
- An employee equity pathway for those building long-term.
- And work-life balance that's actually protected, not just promised.
- Longer term, there's flexibility to work across offices nationally as your career grows - without losing the Brisbane team culture that makes this place work.
You probably have 3–6 years' experience with solid 12D capability (non-negotiable), bulk earthworks, civil services, and enough site exposure to understand construction realities.
It helps that you understand how development approvals work. More importantly, you're humble, open to feedback even when it's uncomfortable, and not in a rush to be a PM. You're here to learn fundamentals properly.
If you're defensive in technical discussions, resistant to guidance, or chasing authority too early, this won't be the right fit.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you'd quietly do your best work and keep getting better, let's talk.
Send what you have, or just reach out for a confidential chat.