Senior Civil Drafter

About the Role

As a Senior Civil Drafter, you will lead the delivery of engineering documentation, ensuring the accurate and efficient production of high-quality civil engineering drawings. You will leverage your extensive experience managing complex drafting projects to enforce standards specific to civil works and provide technical mentorship to junior civil drafters.

​This role requires an understanding of general civil engineering principles, particularly in relation to drawings, advanced CAD proficiency and a commitment to quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• ​Oversee and coordinate the production of civil engineering drawings, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets and quality standards.

• ​Conduct reviews of civil drawings, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with relevant authority standards.

• ​Facilitate effective coordination with surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and other civil disciplines to ensure seamless integration of design information.

• ​Maintain drawing revision control system for civil projects, ensuring accurate tracking and distribution of revised documents.

• ​Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and training to junior civil drafters, fostering their professional development and enhancing their civil drafting skills.

• ​Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the civil drafting team and with other project stakeholders.

• ​Serve as a technical resource, resolving complex civil drafting issues and providing expert advice related to civil engineering projects.

• ​Participate in discussions on work system improvements, including leveraging technology for information sharing, management, and quality control.

• ​Actively engage in reviewing work standards and monitoring processes, initiating recommendations for improvement.

• ​Assists clients to identify sustainable options and implications.

About You

• ​Extensive experience in civil drafting, with a proven track record of delivering complex civil projects.
• ​Expert proficiency in AutoCAD related to civil engineering.
• ​Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction methods and industry standards specific to civil projects.
• ​Strong problem-solving, analytical and orgnaisation skills.
• ​Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• ​Advanced Diploma in Drafting, CAD Technology or a related field, with a focus on civil drafting.

Choose Your Own Adventure

At Peritas, your journey is unique. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, development, and connection.

Our Peritas Perks:

• Competitive Salary - We value your expertise and ensure you’re rewarded with a salary that reflects your talent.

• Flexible Working Opportunities - Enjoy the flexibility to balance your work and personal life.

• Opportunities for a Monthly Balance Day - Take an extra day off each month, adding up to 12 bonus days off annually.

• Thursday Lunch on Us – Our way of saying thanks every week.

• Monthly Social and Wellbeing Events - Connect, recharge and have fun with regular social and wellness activities.

• Customised Development and Leadership Programs - Tailored growth opportunities to empower your career journey and leadership potential.

Peritas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better delivery for our partners. Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered at this time.