Senior Civil Engineer / Civil Section Leader / Team Leader
A well-established and growing
building design consultancy
is seeking an experienced
Senior Civil Engineer / Civil Section Leader
to join its Melbourne team in a key leadership role.
This position offers the opportunity to combine
technical excellence, project leadership and people management
within a collaborative, design-led environment. The role suits a senior engineer looking to influence projects, mentor teams and contribute to the continued growth of a respected consultancy.
The Role
You will lead civil design on a diverse range of
commercial and institutional building projects
, working closely with architects, builders and internal teams. Alongside project delivery, you will play an important role in
coaching and developing engineers
, supporting both technical capability and professional growth.
Project Exposure
Projects span a broad range of
building-focused developments
, including:
* Commercial and educational facilities
* Social infrastructure such as sports and community facilities
* Multi-residential and mixed-use developments
* Retirement living projects
* Taller commercial and residential buildings, including build-to-rent and social housing
Culture & Environment
* Collaborative, hands-on consultancy environment
* Leadership team actively involved in projects and mentoring
* Strong focus on training, upskilling and knowledge sharing
* Regular internal technical development sessions
* Emphasis on quality design, constructability and teamwork
About You
* Senior Civil Engineer with strong experience in building design
* Comfortable leading projects and supporting junior engineers
* Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset
* Passion for mentoring and continuous improvement
* Looking for a long-term role within a stable, growing consultancy
Why Consider This Opportunity
* Senior leadership role with real influence
* High-quality, design-focused project portfolio
* Supportive and people-centric culture
* Opportunity to shape teams and contribute to future growth