Principal Civil Engineer | Associate Director- Technical

Ready to lead projects without leaving engineering behind?

You've spent years building your technical expertise.

You've worked your way up. Taken on more complex projects. Started becoming the person others come to when they need help solving a difficult problem.

Maybe you're already leading projects. Reviewing designs. Guiding other engineers. Working directly with clients.

And you're probably starting to think about what's next.

More influence?

Larger and more complex projects?

A greater role in developing the people around you?

But does that have to mean stepping further away from the technical work you actually enjoy? It doesn't have to.

J. Wyndham Prince is looking for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to step into a senior technical leadership position: Associate Director – Technical.

It's a role designed for someone who wants to lead significant projects, influence technical outcomes and help develop other engineers, without becoming removed from the engineering itself.

About the role

This is technical leadership, not traditional people management.

You won't have a team of direct reports. Instead, you'll lead through your experience, technical judgement and ability to bring people with you.

You'll be embedded within JWP's Civil Engineering and Design/Drafting team, working alongside the engineers and designers delivering the projects you're responsible for.

You'll take ownership of significant civil engineering projects, helping drive them from start to finish while providing guidance and technical direction along the way.

You' ll be close enough to the work to understand what's happening across each project.

Reviewing plans.

Talking through technical challenges.

Responsibilities

· Preparing, interpreting, and updating detailed civil and structural engineering drawings, layouts, and technical documentation for a range of development and construction projects.

· Coordinating site measurements, engineering data, and material specifications to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved plans and technical requirements.

· Monitoring construction activities and conducting site inspections to verify workmanship, structural integrity, and compliance with engineering standards and project specifications.

· Analysing project information, calculations, and design details to identify potential construction issues and recommend practical engineering solutions.

· Managing project documentation, engineering records, technical reports, and revision schedules to maintain accurate and up-to-date project information.

· Liaising directly with builders, subcontractors, architects, surveyors, and consultants to coordinate project activities and resolve technical matters during construction phases.

· Assisting with the preparation of engineering costings, quantity estimates, procurement requirements, and project timelines to support operational efficiency.

· Reviewing construction materials, fabrication details, and installation methods to ensure compliance with Australian standards, safety requirements, and engineering specifications.

· Operating engineering and drafting software to develop plans, update project designs, and maintain technical accuracy across multiple projects simultaneously.

· Participating in project planning meetings and contributing technical input relating to construction methodologies, structural components, and site-related engineering matters.

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