About Spiire At Spiire , our purpose is simple: to better the communities we live and work within, create opportunities for our staff and clients and deliver value to all stakeholders. We are an integrated team of passionate civil engineers, landscape architects, construction consultants, surveyors, town planners, urban designers and water engineers, providing specialist services to the property and infrastructure sectors. With over 350 employees across our Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Gippsland and Albury and Wodonga offices, we are one of Australia’s largest employee-owned property and infrastructure consultants, supporting local development projects with local expertise and a trusted advisor to the industry for more than 40 years. Hello - Kia Ora - 你好 - Wominjeka - Yaama. No matter how you say it, we’re glad you’re here! Job Description About this opportunity We are seeking a civil Senior Design Lead and Designer to join the team in our stunning waterfront office location in the heart of Geelong. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of civil design within our projects and exposed to a wide range of integrated projects and enjoy true diversity in your work. This role will see you: At Senior Level: Driving project performance and service delivery through positive technical outcomes for the client Proactively identify and resolve technical design issues with the client and wider design team and manage design interface Lead the compilation of tender documents, client reporting, and contract negotiations Collaborate with interstate teams and engineering professionals across the business. At Designer Level: Preparing design concepts, CAD models and detailed design for civil engineering requirements such as drainage, sewerage, road and associated infrastructure Read and interpret civil drawings and apply design principles to translate concepts and information into drawings, using feedback to modify designs Driving project performance and service delivery through positive technical outcomes for the client Supporting and mentoring junior design team members by sharing your knowledge and experience to help support their professional development, as well as your own Champion the use of 12D and other design/modelling tools to streamline design processes and create enhanced outputs Proactively identify and resolve technical design issues with the wider design team About You Ideally you have previously worked on complex masterplanned communities and subdivision projects and land development and your skills managing design challenges are second to none. You will come to us with: High proficiency with AutoCAD and 12D Relevant qualifications in civil engineering or drafting Experience, or an interest in, operating in a multidisciplinary consultancy A proactive attitude and desire to take on new challenges The ability to work autonomously, managing priorities across multiple projects About the Geelong Team You’ll be joining our Geelong office - a close-knit group of professionals who blend deep technical knowledge with creative thinking. Here are some of the benefits of working with our Spiire team in Geelong: Why Spiire in Geelong? Spiire offers a supportive, close-knit culture with a strong focus on inclusion, flexibility and collaboration, supported by an active social calendar and genuine team connection. You’ll work in a multi-disciplinary environment across engineering, planning, surveying and urban design, gaining exposure to diverse regional projects of all sizes with meaningful community impact and end-to-end involvement. Based in Geelong, Spiire provides the opportunity to build a long-term career in one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regions while enjoying a coastal lifestyle, affordable living, short commutes and easy access to Melbourne, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula. Our Culture, Our Difference At Spiire, we believe our culture is our difference. As a successful and growing employee-owned business, we recognise and reward the contributions of our people and provide real opportunities and pathways for career progression. We’ve built a vibrant team culture and inspiring environment for our people to grow as we grow. Here’s a snapshot of what’s waiting for you: Access to our Health and Wellbeing program: financial, social, emotional and physical. An extension of leave benefits including study leave, volunteer days and attractive parental leave policy. Inclusion and diversity events and initiatives, running clubs and bring your kids to work day. Secondment opportunities across offices and working on integrated projects. Supportive leaders and clear pathways for career progression. A fun, inclusive environment that makes coming to work rewarding. Regular morning teas & lunches, team social and office events. In Spiire to build something great If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please contact Spiire.Careers@spiire.com.au Apply now, or discover more about who we are and what we do at www.spiire.com.au Spiire are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, members of the LGBTIQ community, and individuals from all diverse backgrounds. 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