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Form of workAbout The Client
Our Client is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their Melbourne team and participate in the growth of their Victorian operations.
Our Client is a growing employee-owned engineering and environmental consultancy with locations across Australia. They provide innovative and progressive solutions to their clients, offering a range of services from water management, civil design, and geotechnical design to environmental management and approvals.
At this company diversity is not just a value. They embrace a spectrum of technical backgrounds, from Civil and Environmental Engineering to Environmental Science and Geology. Their culture fosters mutual respect, valuing the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that each team member brings to the table.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager for Victoria, the key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Leading and approving associated technical work directly related to the discipline and in project management capacities.
- Delivery and coordination of projects and proposals.
- Supporting the well-being, development, and resourcing of team members.
- Participating in client management and business development.
- Contributing to the preparation and implementation of annual business plans, and monitor progress against targets.
- Playing an active role in the business leadership group through regular meetings, workshops and training.
- A tertiary Civil Engineering degree (essential) or similar qualifications.
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Ability to build relationships, develop business and project manage.
- Experience in concept to execution phases of multi-disciplinary civil design projects including road design and rehabilitation, detailed and bulk earthworks, pipe and open channel drainage, water or tailings storage assessment and design, flood levees, and general civil works.
- Proven leadership skills and a desire to train, guide and mentor less experienced engineers.
- Strong knowledge and application of local standards, Australian standards and statutory and regulatory requirements relating to civil design and water management.
- Competitive remuneration with pathways to business ownership.
- A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
- Melbourne CBD location with flexible working arrangements, including remote working options and full-time or part-time working hours.
- An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
- Paid Primary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
- Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
- Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
- Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
- Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
- Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
- Supportive leadership based on openness.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
