Civil Designer - Sydney, Australia - Northrop

    Northrop
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    Description

    The Company
    Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

    We currently employ over 550 team members across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

    The projects we undertake come in all sizes across a range of sectors including age care, health, education, land development, commercial, industrial and residential.

    The Role
    Our Civil and Environmental Engineering team in Sydney is continuing to experience growth and as a result we are seeking an experienced civil designer with experience across land development, built form and road networks. This position presents an opportunity for career growth and increased responsibility, where you will play a key role in providing engineering design input to various landmark urban renewal projects, as well as greenfield and infill land development projects.

    Our team delivers various types of technically rewarding projects across NSW, focusing mainly within the Sydney region. As part of our growing team, your technical skills will be developed alongside your ability to effectively manage and communicate project requirements.

    The Candidate
    We want you to take control of your career and successfully operate in a highly autonomous, yet supportive, environment with the following attributes:

    • Upwards of 5 years of proven experience within Engineering Consultancies.
    • Experience within the Built environment.
    • Relevant Qualifications.
    • Experienced in road design (TfNSW and local Council infrastructure) highly desirable.
    • Experienced in 12D and AutoCAD packages.
    • Experience in stormwater design highly desirable.
    • The ability to manage the design and present in client workshops if needed.
    • Understanding of local and state government regulatory frameworks and statuary compliance requirements.
    • Excellent communication skills - able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly in managing external consultants.
    • Creative problem-solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
    • Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional group.


    What does working at Northrop look like to you?
    At Northrop we are proud of our collaborative working environment. We are a people business and by joining Northrop you'll be able to build and foster meaningful relationships with your colleagues, clients, and the community.

    Northrop recognises that a talented and diverse workforce is fundamental to building a commercially strong and client focused organisation so candidates who can contribute to our workforce are encouraged to apply.

    At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture.

    • We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you.
    • Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.
    • Flexible working hours.
    • Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).
    • Salary income protection insurance.
    • Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.
    • We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

    How to apply?

    To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the "Apply" tab.

    To arrange a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please contact our Talent Acquisition Manager Lewis Crosbie at or on

    If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link:

    Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.