Civil designer / Drafter

• Enjoy work life balance on the beautiful Sunshine Coast
• Experienced and supportive team culture + onsite gym & social tennis
• Build a long term career with a leading Family-owned Civil Contractor

Due to a growing pipeline of work, we’re looking for a Civil Designer / Drafter to join our Pre-Contracts team at our Sunshine Coast Head Office. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing team working on a wide range of civil Construction projects. This role offers a clear pathway for progression in our Pre-contracts team and an opportunity to engage with leading civil engineering and development companies in Australia. The opportunity lends itself to a driven, forward-thinking individual who has a passion for problem solving. The right candidate will work closely with the team to realise outcomes that ensure both Shadforth and our client’s success through innovation and challenging the way things are done.

About the role:
As a Civil Designer / Drafter, you’ll work closely with our pre-contracts team, project managers, and engineers during the pre-contract phase to help develop alternate, practical, cost-effective, and competitive design solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Earthworks Modelling
• Trunk service modelling
• 3d visualisations/renders
• Retaining Wall Calculation
• Clash detection
• Design reviews and alternative design proposals
• Identify and integrate new or improved technologies

What you will bring:

• Experience in designing / drafting Civil projects (Ideally experience in Sub-divisions)
• Strong AutoCAD and 12D capability
• Ability to identify risks or issues with design, opportunities and present alternate methodologies or solutions to achieve a greater outcome for the project
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with co-workers, management at all levels, clients and sub-contractors
• Sound numerical ability and attention to detail
• Good organisational skills

What's in it for you?

• Job Stability | Leading civil contractor with ongoing pipeline of works that are shaping cities and communities
• Career Progression | Access to people and leaders to support and guide you through your career
• Supportive Environment | Work with skilled Supervisors who appreciate and acknowledge your efforts.
• Wellness Programs | Regular programs offering Wellness and Awareness initiatives co-designed amongst the Shadforth Teams
• Active Options | Free Employee Gym + Tennis Competitions
• Diversity & Inclusion | committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace
• Location | with a head office on the Sunshine Coast its an opportunity to live and work in an amazing region

Shadforth are one of Queensland’s largest family-owned civil construction companies originating on the Sunshine Coast over 50 years ago. We have a strong presence across Queensland and Northern New South Wales where we have developed an outstanding reputation working across many sectors including residential and commercial subdivisions and major civil infrastructure, including roads and bridges.

To Apply
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