Technical Director - CPENG Civil Engineer

A highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with an exceptional reputation across Current Zealand is expanding into Australia and is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Civil Engineering to lead its Australian Civil Engineering division.

With an established client base and a strong pipeline of projects already secured, you’ll join a business with genuine momentum in the Australian market. The role will focus primarily on the design and delivery of land development and building-related civil engineering projects, supporting residential, commercial, industrial, education and mixed-use developments.

You’ll work closely with leading developers, architects, builders and project managers across projects involving stormwater drainage, earthworks, roads, subdivisions, car parks and site servicing.

This role offers genuine flexibility. Whether you enjoy remaining hands‑on with technical design and project delivery or prefer leading a team, mentoring engineers and driving business growth, the position can be tailored to suit your strengths.

The role is fully remote; however, you must reside in Victoria to support local client relationships, project delivery and future team growth.

- Fully remote with complete flexibility — must reside in Victoria.
- Join a successful consultancy with an established reputation across New Zealand.
- Strong pipeline of land development and building projects from day one.
- Opportunity to establish and lead the Australian Civil Engineering division.
- Genuine autonomy to shape the team, service offering and direction of the business.
- Work closely with an experienced executive leadership team.




- Long-term opportunity with future potential to buy into the Australian business.

About the Role

A highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with an exceptional reputation across New Zealand is expanding into Australia and is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Civil Engineering to lead its Australian Civil Engineering division.

With an established client base and a strong pipeline of projects already secured, you’ll join a business with genuine momentum in the Australian market. The role will focus primarily on the design and delivery of land development and building-related civil engineering projects, supporting residential, commercial, industrial, education and mixed‑use developments.

You’ll work closely with leading developers, architects, builders and project managers across projects involving stormwater drainage, earthworks, roads, subdivisions, car parks and site servicing.

This role offers genuine flexibility. Whether you enjoy remaining hands‑on with technical design and project delivery or prefer leading a team, mentoring engineers and driving business growth, the position can be tailored to suit your strengths.

The role is fully remote; however, you must reside in Victoria to support local client relationships, project delivery and future team growth.





Benefits

- Fully remote with complete flexibility — must reside in Victoria.
- Join a successful consultancy with an established reputation across New Zealand.
- Strong pipeline of land development and building projects from day one.
- Opportunity to establish and lead the Australian Civil Engineering division.
- Genuine autonomy to shape the team, service offering and direction of the business.
- Work closely with an experienced executive leadership team.
- Long-term opportunity with future potential to buy into the Australian business.

Duties

- Lead the Australian Civil Engineering division.
- Provide technical leadership across land development and building‑related civil projects.
- Oversee stormwater, drainage, earthworks, roads, car parks, subdivisions and site‑servicing designs.
- Manage projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed documentation and construction support.
- Mentor and develop engineers and designers.
- Build and strengthen relationships with developers, architects, builders and project stakeholders.
- Drive business development and identify new opportunities.
- Oversee project delivery, budgets, quality and technical standards.
- Collaborate with the executive leadership team on strategic growth initiatives.
- Remain hands‑on technically if desired.

About You

- CPEng Civil Engineer — essential.
- At least 7–10 years’ experience delivering civil engineering projects within the Melbourne market.
- Strong experience across land development and building developments.
- Proven capability across stormwater, drainage, earthworks, road

📌 Technical Director (Melbourne)
🏢 Haste Recruitment
📍 Melbourne