Associate Director - Civil Engineering

Building Talent Recruitment Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Office locations Western Suburbs / Nth

Job summary

Building Talent Recruitment Pty is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director of Civil Engineering to join our team as growth accelerates. You will lead and manage complex civil projects from inception to completion, shape strategic direction, and drive client relationships through to project financial performance.

This senior, client-facing role offers influence over strategy and growth, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration with senior leadership to deliver high-quality outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' civil design experience, with at least 5 years within an Australian engineering design consultancy.
• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent).
• Experience working on urban development or land development projects.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth and achieve results in a competitive market.
• Proficient in 12D, DRAINS and MUSIC with AutoCAD desirable.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly report writing.
• Excellent knowledge of Australian Standards and Council design standards.
• Ability to oversee and mentor junior staff, providing guidance and support to their professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships that generate repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Review project documentation and maintain high-quality technical standards across all deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for new business.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to project teams, fostering professional development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the business’s strategic vision and long-term growth objectives.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal writing and networking.
• Oversee financial management of projects, including budgeting, forecasting and profitability tracking.
• Prepare fee proposals and participate in tender submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Budgeting

Project management

12D

DRAINS

MUSIC

AutoCAD

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12D

DRAINS

MUSIC

AutoCAD

Job description

1d ago , from Building Talent Recruitment

• A growing, multi-office civil and structural engineering design consultancy entering an exciting phase of growth.
• A vision built on delivering engineering solutions that outperform the market.
• Long-term client relationships grounded in trust, consistent delivery and technical leadership.
• People are empowered to think, act and lead, with real ownership and support.
• A strong sense of belonging, where everyone has a place and can do their best work.

The Company

• A growing, multi-office civil and structural engineering design consultancy entering an exciting phase of growth.
• A vision built on delivering engineering solutions that outperform the market.
• Long-term client relationships grounded in trust, consistent delivery and technical leadership.
• People are empowered to think, act and lead, with real ownership and support.
• A strong sense of belonging, where everyone has a place and can do their best work.

The Role

With the business entering an exciting phase of growth, an opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and commercially minded Associate Director of Civil Engineering to join the team, reporting directly to the Managing Director.

You’ll lead and manage complex projects from inception to completion, while playing a genuine role in shaping the business’s strategic direction, from business development and client relationships through to project financial performance.

This is a senior, client-facing role for someone who wants real input into where the business goes next, not just the technical delivery of projects.

The Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Review project documentation and maintain high-quality technical standards across all deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for new business.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to project teams, fostering professional development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the business’s strategic vision and long-term growth objectives.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal writing and networking.
• Oversee financial management of projects, including budgeting, forecasting and profitability tracking.
• Prepare fee proposals and participate in tender submissions.

The Requirements

This role suits a commercially minded civil leader who’s ready to help shape where the business goes next. In return, you’ll be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum 10 years' civil design experience, with at least 5 years within an Australian engineering design consultancy.
• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent).
• Experience working on urban development or land development projects.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth and achieve results in a competitive market.
• Proficient in 12D, DRAINS and MUSIC with AutoCAD desirable.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly report writing.
• Excellent knowledge of Australian Standards and Council design standards.
• Ability to oversee and mentor junior staff, providing guidance and support to their professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships that generate repeat business.

This is a genuine opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with real influence over strategy and growth, within a progressive and expanding consultancy.

Additional information

• Genuine influence over strategy, growth and team direction
• Flexible working + work from either Western Suburbs or North Shore offices
• Have your skills, input & experience truly heard and valued & be well rewarded