Civil Section Manager

About the role

Fyfe, a multidisciplinary Australian consultancy offering engineering, environmental, planning and surveying services, is looking for an experienced Civil Section Manager to join its Engineering team in Darwin. The role suits a senior civil engineer ready for a broader leadership position, combining technical excellence, project delivery, client engagement and people leadership. It leads and grows a civil engineering team, strengthens client relationships and supports the civil engineering capability across the Northern Territory.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex civil engineering projects across road and infrastructure sectors.
• Drive technical excellence through design leadership, quality assurance and engineering best practice.
• Strengthen relationships with clients, government agencies, councils, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Mentor, develop and inspire engineers, designers and graduates to build a high-performing team.
• Contribute to business growth through client engagement, proposals, tenders and strategic business development.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality, programme and commercial performance.

Required profile

• Civil Engineering qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
• Demonstrated experience delivering road design and civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven success leading, mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• Established professional networks in the Northern Territory, particularly with DLI.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules and quality outcomes.
• Commercial awareness, including contributions to proposals, tenders and business development.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or holders of full Australian working rights will be considered.

What we offer

• The chance to lead and grow an established civil engineering team and shape its future direction.
• Autonomy to influence major infrastructure outcomes and build Fyfe's presence in the Northern Territory.
• Relocation support available for eligible candidates.