Lead Civil Engineer - Perth, WA

• Technical Leadership

• Team Stewardship

• Market Growth

We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to take on a leadership role within our Australian Engineering business. This position is ideal for a senior professional civil engineer who is passionate about technical excellence, people leadership, and shaping the future of a high-performing civil engineering offering.

The Role
 

As the Lead Civil Engineer, you will provide technical stewardship of the Civil team, while playing a key role in team leadership, project delivery, client engagement, and strategic growth. You will work across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning mining, energy, utilities, industrial, and infrastructure, contributing to both day-to-day delivery and longer-term market positioning.
 

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical leadership and governance for the Civil Engineering discipline

• Leading, mentoring, and increasing the capacity and capability of the Civil team

• Ensuring project delivery excellence, from concept through to construction

• Supporting and leading market-facing activities, including client engagement, bids, and business development

• Contributing to strategic planning and growth of the civil engineering offering

• Ensuring quality, safety, and compliance across all civil deliverables

About You
 

You are a senior civil engineer with a strong technical foundation and a proven ability to lead people and projects in complex environments.

You will bring:

• 10+ years’ experience in civil engineering

• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and/or project management roles

• Strong technical capability across civil design disciplines, including: 

  Earthworks, 

  Drainage and stormwater, 

  Roads and pavements, 

  Utilities and associated infrastructure

• Experience delivering projects across sectors such as mining, energy, utilities, industrial, and infrastructure

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a market-facing mindset

• A strategic outlook, with the ability to balance technical detail and big-picture thinking

Why Join Us?
 

• Opportunity to shape, lead and grow our civil engineering capability in WA

• Highly diverse, technically challenging projects across key growth sectors

• A leadership role with real influence on people, projects, and strategy

• Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on professional development

The Perks:

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, tailored hours, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave—up to 8 weeks per year!

• Diverse Projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, locations, clients, and sectors.

• Growth Opportunities: Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our top experts.

• Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.

• Recognition: Our reward and recognition program makes sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

• Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

• Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.

• Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.

• Car Leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.