Lead Civil Engineer – Commercial & Industrial Projects
Melbourne (Bayside Location)
Permanent | Senior Leadership Opportunity | Excellent Salary + Future Equity Potential
We are partnering with a highly regarded, multidisciplinary and multi-office location engineering consultancy to appoint a Lead Civil Engineer to head up their civil capability within a growing and well-established practice.
This is a genuine leadership opportunity based in a Melbourne bayside office, supporting a strong architectural team and structural engineering division, and delivering high-quality commercial and industrial developments for a loyal and repeat client base.
The Opportunity
You will lead and manage all civil works across commercial and industrial projects, taking ownership from concept through to completion. This is a hands-on leadership role within a small civil team, requiring both strategic oversight and technical delivery.
Project work will typically include:
* Carpark design
* Stormwater drainage design
* Earthworks
* Pavement design
* Road design and associated civil infrastructure
This position would suit an experienced engineer looking to step into (or continue in) a lead role within a progressive, agile consultancy environment — without the red tape of a larger corporate structure.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage civil design delivery for commercial and industrial projects
* Oversee and sign off on completed civil engineering work
* Prepare and review detailed designs using Civil 3D
* Create, implement and manage CAD templates and standards
* Undertake drafting work where required
* Manage client relationships and key stakeholders
* Coordinate closely with the structural engineering team
* Mentor and guide junior team members
About You
* Degree-qualified Civil Engineer
* Strong experience delivering commercial and/or industrial developments
* Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D
* Ability to sign off on civil designs
* Experienced in creating and managing CAD templates
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
* Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a small team environment
* Commercially aware and client-focused
Why This Role?
* Leadership position with autonomy and influence
* Supportive, tight-knit team culture
* Loyal, repeat client base
* Bayside office location
* Excellent salary package negotiable for the right person
* Potential future share options for the right long-term fit
* Ideal for someone seeking flexibility, agility, and a more enjoyable consultancy environment
If you're an experienced Civil Engineer ready to lead, contribute technically, and be part of a collaborative and progressive consultancy, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
For more information, please contact Adam Brown on 0421 200 *** and email an up-to-date resume to *******@aspectpersonnel.com.au