Job Summary

HR Service Jobs is seeking a detail-oriented and technically capable Civil Engineering Technologist – Design and Project Support to assist engineering teams with civil infrastructure design, technical documentation, project coordination, and construction planning activities. The successful candidate will work alongside civil engineers, project managers, architects, surveyors, contractors, and other technical professionals to support the successful delivery of civil engineering projects.

This role focuses on transforming engineering concepts and project requirements into accurate technical drawings, design calculations, project documents, and practical engineering solutions. The position involves supporting projects across areas such as roads, drainage systems, site development, utilities, land development, structural components, and other civil infrastructure works, depending on the organisations project portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of civil engineering principles, familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software, strong analytical abilities, and a commitment to quality, safety, and technical accuracy. The candidate should be comfortable managing multiple project tasks, reviewing technical information, coordinating with different stakeholders, and maintaining organised engineering records.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated civil engineering qualified who wants to strengthen their technical expertise, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and develop a long-term career in engineering design and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Assist civil engineers in preparing preliminary and detailed designs for infrastructure, site development, transportation, drainage,



and utility projects.

Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, layouts, plans, sections, profiles, and construction details using appropriate CAD and design software.

Support the preparation of design calculations, quantity estimates, technical specifications, and engineering schedules under the direction of qualified engineers.

Review project drawings and technical documents to identify inconsistencies, missing information, and potential design coordination issues.

Assist with interpreting survey data, site measurements, design criteria, and project requirements.

Help ensure that drawings and design documentation reflect approved engineering concepts, project standards, and applicable regulations.

Maintain drawing registers, revision histories, and document-control procedures to ensure that project teams use the correct information.

Project Coordination and Delivery

Support project managers and engineers with planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and day-to-day project administration.

Assist in preparing project work plans, technical reports, meeting notes, progress updates, and project status documentation.

Coordinate with internal departments, external consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to obtain technical information and resolve routine project queries.





Monitor assigned tasks and deadlines, identify potential delays, and communicate issues to the relevant project team members.

Assist with tracking project deliverables, design submissions, approvals, and outstanding actions.

Participate in design coordination meetings and contribute to discussions about technical requirements, construction constraints, and project priorities.

Help maintain accurate records of design changes, site instructions, technical queries, and project correspondence.

Site and Construction Support

Assist with reviewing site information, survey records, inspection notes, and construction documentation.

Support site visits and field assessments when required to verify existing conditions and gather information for design development.

Compare site observations with approved drawings and report apparent discrepancies to the responsible engineer.

Assist in preparing technical responses to contractor queries and requests for information.

Support the preparation of inspection checklists, site reports, progress photographs, and construction documentation.

Help identify potential construction challenges and communicate relevant findings to the project team.

Follow established site safety procedures and comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Assist in checking drawings, calculations, schedules, and technical reports for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.

Follow established engineering quality-management procedures and document-control standards.

Support compliance with applicable building codes, civil engineering standards, environmental requi

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