Civil Group Leader
Sydney-Based | Executive Leadership | Growth & Shareholder Opportunity
Shape. Build. Lead.
Shaw Talent have partnered with a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation in delivering complex, high-value projects across Australia. With a growing presence nationally and the backing of a global group, this is a rare opportunity to
establish and lead a Civil Engineering discipline
in Australia.
This is a ground-up leadership role with a focus on building standards, processes, and capability. With an established portfolio across
data centres, defence, healthcare, and education
, to name a few, you'll leverage an existing client base while building a team and expanding civil engineering services into a fully integrated part of the consultancy's offering. A
long-term shareholder pathway
adds further alignment and influence to this business-shaping position.
The Opportunity
As the
Civil Group Lead
, you will:
* Establish and grow
a Civil Engineering team in Sydney, shaping its capability, standards, and culture.
* Lead civil design packages across major projects, with a strong focus on
data centres
(stormwater and flooding assessments, Sydney Water approvals / Section 73, utilities augmentation, roads and access, earthworks).
* Collaborate with in-house experts across
building services, structures, and sustainability
to deliver integrated, future-ready design solutions.
* Build and nurture client relationships, strengthening existing partnerships while unlocking new opportunities in key growth sectors.
* Develop and implement
processes, procedures, and technical standards
to ensure consistent excellence in delivery.
* Represent the practice externally, building presence in the Sydney market and across industry forums.
* Play a key role in shaping business direction, with the opportunity to participate in a
shareholding program
aligned with the global company.
Who You Are
* 15+ years' experience in civil engineering design within consulting.
* Proven leadership capability, with experience leading civil packages on major projects, with a preferred focus on
data centres and/or health infrastructure
.
* Strong technical expertise across stormwater/flooding, Sydney Water approvals, utilities augmentation, roads/access, and earthworks.
* A collaborative leader with the ability to build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team.
* Commercially astute, balancing design excellence with business growth and client value.
* Chartered Professional Engineer.
What Makes This Role Special
* Ground-up leadership
– establish and shape a new civil discipline within a respected consultancy.
* Sector strength
– contribute to landmark projects across
data centres, defence, healthcare, and education
.
* Global backing
– benefit from the scale and resources of a large international company.
* Shareholder alignment
– access a long-term equity pathway, linking your impact to the group's success.
* Collaborative culture
– work alongside a team of technical specialists across building services and structures.
A Role That Matches Your Ambition
If you're ready to
build
a new civil practice from the ground up, with the platform, projects, and shareholder opportunity to match your ambition, we should talk.
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