At MLEI, we believe the strength behind every outcome is the decisions behind it.

The best careers are built the same way. Through meaningful work, strong mentorship and the opportunity to contribute to projects that leave a lasting impact.

As a growing consultancy, we are looking for motivated professionals who want to challenge themselves, develop their expertise and help shape how we work.

As our Senior Civil Engineer, you'll play a key leadership role within our Darwin office, partnering with the General Manager to deliver exceptional projects, strengthen client relationships, mentor our growing team and help shape the continued success of MLEI across the Northern Territory.

This is an opportunity to build your influence, broaden your experience and develop your career in a supportive, collaborative and ambitious environment.

The Role About the Role Our Northern Territory team works across a diverse range of projects for government, Defence, architects, developers and private clients. Our portfolio includes roads and transport infrastructure, land development, remote community housing, community and recreational facilities, buildings, engineering assessments, feasibility studies and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects across the Territory.

This position is responsible for:

Lead diverse civil engineering projects from concept through to construction, taking ownership of technical delivery and client outcomes

Work alongside the General Manager to help shape the continued growth of our Northern Territory business, contributing to strategy, client relationships and new opportunities

Build trusted partnerships with clients, councils and key stakeholders, becoming a recognised leader within the local engineering industry





Mentor and support the development of our growing engineering team while helping foster a collaborative, high-performing culture

What We Offer At MLEI, we are building a business where ambitious people can do meaningful work, developing their expertise and creating lasting impact. We offer opportunities to

Contribute to diverse and rewarding projects across Australia and the region

Work alongside experienced professionals and respected industry leaders

Build technical, professional and leadership capability

Access skilled memberships and development opportunities

Grow your career within a collaborative national business

Develop meaningful client and industry relationships

Explore new opportunities across disciplines, projects and locations

Help shape the future of a growing consultancy with a clear vision for what is next

How we work The quality of our work is shaped by the way we work together.

We back our people with trust, support and explicit expectations. We take ownership of our decisions, communicate openly and work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and communities.

We value technical excellence, but we also value humility. Knowledge is shared, ideas are challenged respectfully and success is recognised as a team effort. As we continue to grow,



we remain committed to building an environment where capable people can do meaningful work, develop their expertise and contribute with confidence.

About you You take pride in delivering high-quality work and are a capable, motivated professional who enjoys taking ownership and making a meaningful contribution. You're equally comfortable working independently or as part of a collaborative team, bringing sound judgement, initiative and a practical approach to solving complex problems.

You value genuine relationships, communicate with confidence and understand that the best outcomes are achieved through trust, collaboration and a shared commitment to success.

Most importantly, you're driven to keep learning, expand your influence and be part of a team that's building something meaningful - for our clients, our people and the communities we work in.

What You Bring To contribute confidently in this role, you will bring

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

6+ years' experience delivering civil infrastructure projects within Australia, preferably with exposure to the Northern Territory

Chartered (CPEng/RPEQ/NER or equivalent) or working towards professional registration.

Demonstrated experience leading the design and delivery of multidisciplinary civil engineering projects from concept through to construction

Proven ability to build trusted client relationships, manage project teams and coordinate internal designers, drafters and specialist consultants

Sound technical understanding of civil engineering design principles, relevant Australian Standards and applicable legislation

Experience reviewing and managi

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