Perth Civil Engineering Leader: Build & Grow Practice

ACOR Consultants; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

New Perth office

Clear career progression

Job summary

ACOR is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to establish and grow our Civil Engineering capability in Western Australia, starting with the Perth office. You will lead a local team, build client relationships, and secure opportunities while delivering complex projects.

This leadership role offers autonomy, a clear pathway for career progression, and the chance to shape ACOR's WA presence within a national, employee‑owned firm.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering with CPEng (or actively working towards).
• Proven leadership experience delivering Civil projects from concept to completion.
• Strong business development capability with established network to win work.
• Excellent technical knowledge across Civil design and multidisciplinary delivery.
• Commercial awareness for project performance and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and growth of ACOR's Civil Engineering capability in Perth.
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing local Civil team aligned with ACOR's national standards, culture and technical excellence.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, contractors, government agencies and industry partners to drive sustainable business growth.
• Identify and secure new project opportunities while supporting the continued expansion of ACOR's Western Australian presence.
• Lead and contribute to the delivery of complex multidisciplinary Civil projects, ensuring high-quality technical outcomes.
• Oversee project performance, resourcing, commercial outcomes and risk management across the local project portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with ACOR's national Civil team to leverage technical expertise, resources and project opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning and the long-term growth of ACOR's Western Australian business.

Skills

People leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Project delivery

Multidisciplinary design

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

CPEng (in progress)

Job description

ACOR is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to establish and grow our Civil Engineering capability in Western Australia, starting with the Perth office. You will lead a local team, build client relationships, and secure opportunities while delivering complex projects.

This leadership role offers autonomy, a clear pathway for career progression, and the chance to shape ACOR's WA presence within a national, employee‑owned firm.