Civil Engineer

JobScout Pty Ltd are working to assist our client, NAVAN Builders Group Pty Ltd a licensed Western Australian builder delivering premium custom homes, new home construction, luxury residences, and renovations and extensions across the Perth metropolitan area.

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer on a full-time, ongoing basis to plan, design, organise and oversee the civil and site works for their residential construction projects. You will be responsible for making sure each build is engineered to suit its site conditions. You will turn survey and geotechnical data into practical site designs, and make sure civil works are delivered safely, on budget and to the required standards.

Responsibilities of our Civil Engineer will include:

• Analysing feature and contour surveys, geotechnical reports, site drawings, aerial imagery and other topographical and soil data to plan site works for each project.
• Assessing site conditions and soil reactivity and determining or confirming site classification in line with AS 2870 to inform footing and slab requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing civil designs for residential sites, including earthworks, cut and fill, finished floor and site levels, retaining walls, and stormwater drainage and soak well systems.
• Planning and coordinating sewer, water, power and stormwater service connections, and liaising with the Water Corporation, Western Power and other service authorities.
• Conferring with clients, architects, building designers, structural engineers and surveyors to establish project specifications and confirm that designs can be built.
• Determining construction methods, materials and quality standards for civil and foundation works, including footings, slabs, retaining structures and drainage.
• Preparing quantity take-offs, cost estimates and budgets for site and civil works, and assessing variations and their cost impact.
• Assessing the feasibility and soundness of proposed builds, including sloping or difficult sites, and the impact of renovations and extensions on existing structures and drainage.
• Preparing construction programs and work schedules for site preparation, earthworks, retaining and slab stages, and monitoring progress against them.
• Organising and directing subcontractors on site, including earthmoving, retaining wall, concreting and plumbing contractors, and coordinating the delivery of materials, plant and equipment.
• Conducting site inspections at key stages, including set-out, compaction, footing and pre-pour inspections, so that works comply with plans, specifications, the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.
• Preparing engineering documentation to support building permit applications, and liaising with local governments and certifiers on approval requirements.
• Investigating site and structural issues such as settlement, cracking, drainage failures and water ingress, and recommending and overseeing remedial works.
• Establishing control systems for site safety and environmental protection, including erosion and sediment control, dust management and dewatering where required.
• Maintaining quality assurance records, test results, inspection reports and as-constructed documentation.
• Adhering to all company safety policies and relevant WHS requirements on construction sites and promoting a safe working environment for staff and subcontractors.

To be successfully considered for the role, you:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Have a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience working as a Civil Engineer, ideally including residential construction or land development projects.
• Have sound working knowledge of the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.
• Are confident interpreting survey data, geotechnical reports, engineering drawings and specifications.
• Have experience preparing cost estimates and construction programs and managing subcontractors on site.
• Are proficient in AutoCAD, 12d, Civil 3D or similar design software.
• Have strong communication skills and can build effective working relationships with clients, consultants, authorities and trades.
• Are organised, solution-focused and committed to quality outcomes.

This is a full-time position of 38 hours per week.

Are you a civil engineer who enjoys seeing a project go from bare ground to a finished home? Do you like solving site challenges, whether that means designing a retaining solution for a sloping block or sorting out stormwater on a tight lot? Are you looking for a stable, full-time role with a growing custom home builder in Perth’s southern suburbs?

You must have unrestricted Australian working rights to be considered.

Interested? This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer seeking their next role south of the river in Perth.

Applications, please respond to the recruiters through the site and ensure you attach an updated resume. JobScout Pty Ltd are grateful for all applications, but kindly note that they will only respond to shortlisted applicants.

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