Build your future with ADG

ADG is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex work across civil and infrastructure, structures and construction services. You will join collaborative teams that take on projects shaping transport, defence, power and renewables, water and the built environment across Australia.

As part of AtkinsRéalis, ADG combines local delivery strength with global expertise, proven methodologies and advanced digital capability. That means better support, stronger technical pathways and more varied opportunities, without losing the close‑knit feel that makes ADG a great place to do your best work.

Shape the Infrastructure That Keeps Australia Moving

Our Civil team works on some of Australia’s largest and most dynamic projects, shaping the built environment, transport networks, precincts and essential infrastructure. You will influence outcomes from early planning through to delivery, working on complex projects where decisions have lasting impact. With a solid pipeline of secured work, the team is positioned for sustained delivery across some of Australia’s most significant projects.

Supported by AtkinsRéalis’ global systems, tools and specialist teams, you can focus on complex civil engineering, innovation and delivery. If you want challenging work with visible, real‑world outcomes, this team delivers.

Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is where ADG began. With more than 25 years on the coast, the team has played a key role in shaping the skyline, delivering some of the region’s most significant towers and large‑scale projects, including the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village. Long‑standing relationships with major developers and a unique partnership with theme park operators have also established the team as a national specialist in this space.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Gold Coast. Reporting to the Associate Director, this is a pivotal role focused on planning, managing, and delivering a diverse range of complex civil engineering projects.

You will be responsible for ensuring successful project outcomes by managing quality, costs, and schedules to consistently exceed client expectations. This includes overseeing and reviewing project planning and detailed design, delivering work to a high standard, and ensuring solutions are both innovative and commercially sound.

What We’re Looking For

• • 8+ years post-grad experience
  • Strong background in land development / built environment projects
  • Experience in:
  • • Subdivision / land development design / documentation
    • Flooding and hydraulic assessments
    • Water and sewer design / modelling nice to have
    • Stormwater quality modelling using MUSIC
  • Experience with industry-standard stormwater and flood modelling software used in SEQ, such as:
  • • DRAINS (hydrology and drainage design)
    • TUFLOW / HEC-RAS (flood modelling and hydraulics)
    • Exposure to XP-RAFTS / XP-STORM desirable
  • Working knowledge of SEQ WS&S Code and local authority requirements (CoGC, BCC etc)
  • Proficient in 12d, AutoCAD, PC Drains / Drains
  • RPEQ desirable (or working towards)

  
  Key capabilities we are targeting:

  • Ability to deliver civil design from DA through detailed design
  • Construction Stage Services is desirable not essential
  • Experience preparing and coordinating stormwater management plans, servicing reports, and hydraulic assessments
  • Strong understanding of approval pathways and authority requirements
  • Experience responding to authority RFIs (e.g. CoGC, Urban Utilities etc)
  • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines (hydraulics, planners, enviro, survey)
  • Able to manage workstreams and take ownership of design packages with a good level of independence
  • Produces clear, concise, client-ready documentation
  • Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers/designers

What’s in it for You?
At ADG, we value our people and are committed to investing in your professional and personal growth. You’ll gain exposure to all aspects of design and project delivery, taking on challenging projects while being supported by a collaborative team environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible work environment
• On-site parking
• Active social calendar and inclusive team culture
• Birthday Leave after 12 months of service
• Paid Parental Leave scheme
• Five weeks’ annual leave after 5 years of service
• Health & Wellness program
• A diverse and supportive workplace committed to Equal Employment Opportunity

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