Civil Engineering Team Lead

1 week ago

Richmond, Victoria, Australia Aspect Personnel Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Team Lead - Design (Civil Engineering)

Inner Melbourne | Leading Development Design Consultancy

We're representing one of Australia's most highly regarded and influential specialist development design consultancies, with a multi-office presence and a strong reputation in the local market. With a collaborative culture and a proven track record in shaping high-profile development projects, they are seeking an experienced Team Lead - Design to join their Melbourne office.

The Role

As Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading and engaging a team of designers, overseeing delivery of intermediate to complex projects, and ensuring technical excellence across all outputs. You will play a key role in resource planning, mentoring, and client engagement, while also contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement of design standards. This role offers significant autonomy and visibility, with a clear pathway into broader organisational influence and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of designers, fostering accountability and high performance.
  • Oversee design programs, project resourcing, and delivery to ensure quality and timeliness.
  • Undertake detailed design and master planning on a variety of complex projects.
  • Review and verify engineering outputs, including plans, reports, and modelling.
  • Manage client relationships and represent the consultancy with external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to strategic planning, design innovation, and process improvement.
  • Conduct performance reviews, ensuring development, training, and support for your team.
  • Participate in leadership, resource, and budget meetings.

About You

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
  • Registered and Chartered Engineer with current MRWA Das accreditation.
  • At least 8 years' local experience, including significant team leadership exposure.
  • Advanced technical knowledge across specialist areas such as sports, VicRoads, WSUD, and complex modelling.
  • Strong office management, leadership, and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with proven ability to engage clients and stakeholders.
  • Permanent permission to work in Australia.

What's on Offer

  • A chance to lead and shape a high-performing design team in a consultancy with an enviable reputation.
  • Exposure to iconic development projects and the opportunity to influence industry standards.
  • A supportive, collaborative, and progressive culture.
  • Professional development opportunities with a clear pathway to greater organisational leadership.
  • Modern inner-Melbourne location, well-connected to public transport.

For more information and/or for a highly confidential career conversation, please call Adam Brown on and email

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