Lead Civil Engineer – Commercial & Industrial Projects
Melbourne (Bayside Location) - Also open to Geelong
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 strongarchitectural team andstructural engineering division, and delivering high-quality commercial and industrial developments for a loyal and repeat client base.
The Chance
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.
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