Careers

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical expertise in civil engineering design for land development projects.
• Use technical experience to deliver high-quality design solutions on time and budget.
• Ensure designs meet local council and authority requirements and resolve potential issues proactively.
• Facilitate ongoing education and development for the design team.
• Preparation, briefing, and review of designs in accordance with recognised methods and client standards.
• Ensure proactive communication between designers and between the design-drafting teams and solve potential issues that may affect time, cost and quality.
• Assist with design requirements and resourcing.
• Take ownership of current and prospective projects and deadlines and achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain contact with the CW team working in the office to ensure availability for designers’ guidance and supervision while demonstrating strong work ethics.
• Provide guidance and mentoring of the Design Team, as well as liaising with the Managers and Coordinators to provide support for the design staff.

What you will need to possess:

• Tertiary Qualified Engineer with Victorian Professional Engineering Registration.
• MRWA accreditations WD1/WD2 & SD1/SD2.
• Extensive experience in Victorian land development engineering design.
• Proficient in principles of civil engineering design including, but not limited to, roadworks, drainage, earthworks, branch and reticulation sewer and water and stormwater management.
• Deep understanding of engineering design standards, including, but not limited to, EDCM, IDM, council supplements, DTP, Melbourne Water, MRWA, Aust Roads and Australian Standards
• Proficient in design software AutoCAD, 12D, PC Convey
• Familiar with drainage software such as HEC-RAS, Tuflow, MUSIC
• Strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving techniques, supervisory experience, time management and organisational capabilities, and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to motivate and coordinate staff in a team environment while fostering a positive company culture.

How to Apply:

Please send your application to Careers@cosweb.com.au. Applications should include a CV, confirmation of Australian working rights, and a brief optional Cover Letter.

Are you a current student in the civil engineering industry interested in joining the Cossill & Webley team? We currently have two internship positions opening in Summer 2025 in our vibrant Melbourne Office.

Our early career positions provide students with practical knowledge in design, project management, and construction superintendence.

This internship is suitable for those currently studying degree in civil engineering. Successful candidates will be highly motivated with the ability to work well in a team, have an efficient and meticulous manner, possess the desire to produce outstanding results for our clients, and have an interest in urban development civil engineering.

How to Apply:

Please include your letter of interest, work rights, and CV within your application to Careers@cosweb.com.au.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage tenders and bids while communicating with stakeholders
• Utilise strong awareness and understanding of superintendent, contract administration and management. Identify, analyse, and resolve complex disputed items according to contract requirements; ensure completion of project scope and contract close out.
• Manage costs associated with project budgets and meeting targets.
• Managing project programs and planning key dates for milestones and activities.
• Provide technical expertise in Road, Draining, Pit & Pipe Construction; Reticulation Sewer and Water Construction; Wetland Retarding Basin Construction; Major Intersection Construction; Sewer and Water Pump Station, Rising Main, and High Pressure Main Construction; Branch Sewer and Water Construction and assisting with any complex issues that may arise during construction.
• Demonstrate compliance to record keeping in line with the company’s ISO Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Management System standards.
• Demonstrate OH&S, Environmental, Culture and Heritage industry requirements and provide guidance to Construction Engineers where required.
• Provide guidance and expertise towards integrating sustainability objectives and targets within a project while actively communicating methods and practices to the team.
• Understand of SWMS, geotechnical reports, existing services, and constructability while providing technical expertise if any issues arise to drive solutions
• Proactively communicate safety in design issues to the project team in advance of any issues arising.
• Professional development opportunities and attendance at industry events is offered and encouraged

What you will need to possess:

• Essential: Between 5-15 years of full-time post-graduate experience or the equivalent
• Essential: appropriate tertiary qualifications in civil engineering
• Essential: Australian Driver’s License
• Essential: White Card (CPCWHS1001/CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry) or a Victorian recognised equivalent
• Essential: WA1, WA2, SA1, SA2 Auditing Experience
• Current training certificates, or willing to obtain: Confined Space Awareness, Pipe Laying, Trench Shoring, Traffic Management, Internal Auditor, Managing Construction Contracts (EEA), Site Environmental Awareness “green card”
• Desire and capability to provide guidance to Construction Engineers while liaising with the Principal Construction Manager.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Commitment to quality and proactive on meeting deadlines
• This role requires regular travel to and from construction sites around Victoria

How to Apply:

Please include your letter of interest, work rights, and CV within your application to Careers@cosweb.com.au.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Confidently draft functional layout plans to a high standard with minimal oversight
• A basic understanding of the fundamentals of: preliminary road grading and the requirements of AustRoads and Council standards; earthworks and retaining wall designs in 12D; road design and council and EDCM requirements; additional requirements of roundabouts; drainage design and catchment plans; basic sewer and water reticulation designs
• Familiarity with Precinct Structure Plans, Stormwater Management Strategy, geotechnical reports, and safety in design
• Awareness of existing service requirements, interface requirements of adjacent properties, and constructability
• Professional development opportunities and attendance at industry events is offered and encouraged

What you will need to possess:

• Essential: Between 0-3 years of full-time post-graduate experience or the equivalent. Training and mentoring is provided.
• Essential: appropriate tertiary qualifications in civil engineering
• Strong desire and capability to learn while communicating with senior members of the team
• Commitment to quality and being proactive on meeting deadlines

How to Apply:

Please include your letter of interest, work rights, and CV within your application to Careers@cosweb.com.au.

Key responsibilities will include:

• The successful applicant will be involved in large master planned subdivisional and infrastructure projects for major land development clients.
• The scope of work will include leading the design, documentation and contract administration of roads, drainage, earthworks, retaining walls, wastewater infrastructure, water reticulation and other related infrastructure works.
• Liaise and provide expert advice to clients, authorities and sub-consultants as required.
• Preparation of quality and timely documentation for design, tendering and construction.
• Client facing and managing stakeholders.
• Contributing to our company culture.

What you will need to possess:

• Completed a degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience in land development engineering.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Be highly motivated with the ability to work in a team.
• Have an efficient and meticulous manner with the desire to produce outstanding results for our clients on a daily basis.

Are you a current or recent graduate in the civil engineering industry interested in joining the Cossill & Webley team? Expressions of Interest are taken on an ongoing basis when opportunities open for our internship roles and graduate roles in our offices.

Our early career positions provide students and recent graduates with practical knowledge in design, project management, and construction superintendence.

Suitable candidates for Internship positions should be studying a current degree in engineering and candidates for Graduate positions should have recently obtained their university degree. Successful candidates will be highly motivated with the ability to work well in a team, have an efficient and meticulous manner, possess the desire to produce outstanding results for our clients, and have an interest in urban development civil engineering.

Please include your letter of interest and CV within your application.