Civil Engineering Team Lead

Acciona S.A; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Team Lead to guide a high-performing team across development, construction and operations. You will oversee civil activities, ensure design governance and support planning, tendering and constructability reviews for wind and solar infrastructure.

You will manage consultants and contractors, drive safety and engineering excellence, and contribute to the delivery of energy projects across this global renewable portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and eligibility for Chartered/Registered Engineer status.
• 10+ years of civil engineering design, technical assurance or construction support experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing external consultants/contractors.
• Strong knowledge of standards, design reviews and technical governance.
• Spanish language skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Civil Engineering team with coaching and mentorship.
• Oversee delivery and review of civil engineering activities across development, design, procurement and construction.
• Provide technical governance for designs, studies, specs and project deliverables.
• Support planning, CAPEX estimating, tender evaluations, value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, contractors and stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical support during construction and operations, including reviews and inspections.
• Contribute to successful delivery and performance of renewable energy projects through engineering leadership.

Skills

Leadership of engineering teams

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil engineering design & construct

Strong communication

Spanish language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered/Registered Engineer eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Team Lead to provide technical leadership and coordinate a high-performing engineering team supporting projects across development, construction and operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager, BOP Engineering, this position will lead a team of civil engineers responsible for delivering high-quality engineering outcomes across wind, solar and energy infrastructure projects. This position will provide technical direction, oversee engineering deliverables, manage team priorities and support the professional growth of the team while ensuring engineering excellence and safety remain at the forefront.

Job Description

• Lead and develop a high-performing Civil Engineering team, providing technical leadership, coaching and mentorship while fostering a collaborative and safety-focused culture.
• Oversee the delivery and review of civil engineering activities across project development, detailed design, procurement and construction phases.
• Provide technical governance and assurance for engineering designs, studies, specifications and project deliverables, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best practice.
• Support project planning, CAPEX estimating, tender evaluations, value engineering and constructability reviews to optimise project outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate engineering consultants, contractors and key stakeholders across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical support during construction and operations, including design reviews, issue resolution, site inspections, defect investigations and asset improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the successful delivery and ongoing performance of renewable energy and infrastructure assets through effective engineering leadership and decision-making.

Required Skills and Competencies

• A degree in Civil Engineering and eligibility for, or attainment of, Chartered and/or Registered Professional Engineer status (RPEQ/RPEV).
• 10+ years' experience in civil engineering design, technical assurance or construction support within infrastructure, roads or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and managing external consultants and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, design review processes and technical governance.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Experience within renewable energy projects, project management qualifications, multinational environments and/or Spanish language skills will be highly regarded.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.