Associate Engineer – Civil
Step into Leadership | Clear Path to Director | Established Consultancy
Melbourne | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
Are you a Senior Civil Engineer ready for Associate?
Or an existing Associate looking for clearer progression and greater influence?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering consultancy with a strong reputation across commercial, residential and infrastructure projects. Due to sustained growth and forward succession planning, they're seeking an Associate Engineer (Civil) to join their Melbourne team.
This is a genuine step-up opportunity — not just a title change.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Group Director, you will:
* Lead medium to large-scale civil projects from concept to completion
* Manage project budgets, resourcing and delivery outcomes
* Prepare fee proposals, tenders and technical documentation
* Oversee and mentor engineers, drafters and graduates
* Build and strengthen client relationships
* Contribute to discipline strategy and business growth
* Ensure quality, compliance and commercial performance
You'll have autonomy, accountability and real input into the direction of the team.
About You
You will likely have:
* 8+ years' civil engineering experience within a consulting environment
* Chartered status (CPEng) and Engineers Australia membership
* Strong design and project management capability
* Experience managing clients and project financials
* A proactive leadership style and mentoring mindset
* Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
This role suits someone already operating at Associate level — or a high-performing Senior ready for the next step.
Why Consider This Move?
* Clear pathway to Principal / Director
* Transparent performance and progression framework
* Strong pipeline of repeat clients
* Leadership influence without corporate red tape
* Supportive executive team
* Competitive salary package
This firm is known for technical quality, strong client relationships and long-term staff retention.
The Opportunity
If you're motivated by leadership, ownership and building something long-term — not just delivering projects — this could be the right move.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.