Senior Civil Engineer

About the company

Empower is the design arm of privately owned national construction company, BMD, a fully integrated civil infrastructure group with over 44 years’ experience. Empower pride ourselves on the capability of our close-knit team who deliver fast and effective solutions for our clients as a boutique company, backed by the identity and financial strength of the BMD Group.

Empower operates a flat management structure which results in quick and effective decision making and close interaction with senior leadership.

At Empower, our business is our people. We pride ourselves on our family culture which sees our people build long-term careers with us. We are committed to hiring and developing the industry’s best. Join our family where you are valued, supported and empowered to contribute, and where high performance and innovation is encouraged.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team based in our Port of Brisbane office. You will be responsible for: 

• Preparing and delivering Engineering solutions to clients as per their project requirements
• Prepare and review engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Liaise with clients to ensure their requirements and expectations align with project requirements 
• Co-ordinate external consultants (Architects, Surveyors, Hydraulic Engineers etc.) for the incorporation of any required engineering inputs into designs
• Effectively and efficiently undertake engineering design in a computer aided design environment
• Conduct internal audits of the company business management system and ensure that proper design and drafting standards are set and maintained
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff. 

To be successful in this role, you will need

• Tertiary qualification in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Preferable 5-10 years industry relevant experience 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with clients and external consultants 
• High level ability to understand complex engineering challenges and develop multiple solutions with considerations and assessment of the risk and opportunity of solutions developed
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• essential service industry providing job security and a robust pipeline of projects
• career development and growth opportunities
• family-owned business offering a unique culture and access to leaders who value your contribution, reward excellence and encourage long-term career
• flexible workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance and access to a health and wellbeing program
• paid parental leave for primary and secondary careers and flexible work arrangements available.

We offer a rewarding long-term career, opportunities to develop, and a culture that values your contribution. BMD recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer, providing a flexible and inclusive workplace that rewards excellence and promotes a healthy work-life balance. We offer unique benefits which includes specialised learning and development programs, a good health and wellbeing program, paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work, novated leasing and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

To find out more about BMD or to explore other opportunities visit www.bmd.com.au.

Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

No agency submissions will be accepted.