Civil Designer- Relocate to Cairns

Design Influence. Deliver Quality. Grow Your Career at EDGE.

EDGE Consulting Engineers is an Australian-owned Structural and Civil Engineering consultancy experiencing strong national growth, delivering projects across QLD, ACT, and Australia-wide, with select global client exposure.

We are seeking a Civil Designer to join our Civil Engineering team. This is a key role for an experienced designer ready to take ownership of drafting and design delivery, support project teams, and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of EDGE as a high-performance boutique consultancy.

Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

At EDGE, designers don’t just draft- they contribute, influence, and grow.

You’ll be part of a business where technical excellence, accountability, and people actually matter.

You’ll benefit from:

• A high-performance, values-driven culture

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work across multiple office locations

• Direct access to Civil Leads, Engineers, and Directors

• A premier EAP Program for our Staff's Wellbeing

• Hybrid working models. Work out of one of our 14 offices and @ home also

• 1:1 mentoring with our Principal Civil Designer

• Continuous learning through Lunch ’n’ Learns and external training

• Membership support for professional organisations

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of building and land development projects

• Social events, activities, and a team that enjoys coming to work

• Support for causes close to your heart through fundraisers

• Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates

Due to ongoing growth, EDGE Consulting Engineers will be looking for a Civil Designer to join our team in the following few months. Therefore, this is an expressions of interest.

As a Civil Designer, you will provide design and drafting support across all phases of project delivery, working closely with Engineers and other Designers to deliver high-quality documentation within agreed timeframes and budgets.

This role suits a designer who is detail-focused, organised, technically capable, and ready to take ownership of project outputs.

• Consult across all phases of project delivery from schematic design through to completion

• Undertake detailed civil engineering design and documentation

• Prepare Development Approval reporting packages

• Complete site assessment and planning support

• Plan and manage CAD documentation of design work

• Coordinate with survey, architectural, and external consultants

• Ensure project work is delivered within agreed deadlines and budget

• Keep senior staff informed of key service and design decisions

• Attend meetings and site inspections as required

• Maintain record copies and current folders to ensure accurate project information

• Utilise EDGE Civil Standard Details across all projects

• Produce clear, concise civil documentation in line with EDGE QA processes

• Take ownership of drafting deliverables and assigned projects

• Respond to requests from Lead Civil Designers and Engineers in a timely manner

You’ll bring strong technical drafting capability, a proactive mindset, and pride in delivering quality work.

You will have:

• A detail-focused approach and commitment to high standards

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple project priorities

• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude

• Confidence working independently while contributing collaboratively

• A desire for ongoing learning, training, and career development

• Pride in producing practical, buildable, and cost-effective outcomes

• Typically 3+ years civil design and drafting experience (intermediate to senior level)

• Civil Engineering Degree or Diploma (desirable)

• Strong competency in 12d and REVIT

• Proficient background with Structural or Building projects, in the civil industry (Must have)

• Experience modelling earthworks surfaces and volume calculations

• Proven experience designing and documenting civil structures for urban subdivisions

• Strong knowledge of relevant local standards and design requirements

• QLD Building/ structural experience

If you’re ready to join a growing consultancy where your design skills are valued, your development is supported, and your career continues to move forward — EDGE is the place to do it.

Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Applications close: 29th Sept 2026

For questions regarding this role or other opportunities, please contact:
📧 **@edgece.com

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

EDGE is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

Unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.