Lead Civil Engineer (Land Development)

About the role

As a Lead Civil Engineer in our Adelaide office, you will drive the delivery of land development and civil infrastructure projects from concept through construction. You will combine technical expertise with client leadership to shape projects that impact communities across South Australia and beyond.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver land development and civil infrastructure projects across design and construction phases.
• Oversee preparation of civil engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership for roads, drainage, earthworks, municipal works, water and sewer reticulation, and industrial infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients such as SA Water, local councils and authorities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability uplift.
• Collaborate with teams across South Australia and other states (VIC, QLD, WA).
• Ensure designs comply with Australian and South Australian standards and authority approvals.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Strong experience in land development and civil infrastructure design.
• Demonstrated experience within the South Australian market (highly desirable).
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineers across the full project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in 12D.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, including four‑day‑week and part‑time options.