Senior/Associate Civil Engineer
About this role
About the business
SLR Consulting is a rapidly growing professional services consultancy with over 4,000 consulting engineers and scientists across Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, and North America. Our established Engineering & Design Service Line has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, providing high quality, tailored services and responsive engineering, environmental, and scientific advice to a broad range of clients.
Due to a growing pipeline of interesting and challenging projects, we are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with 7+ years’ experience to join our growing Victorian team. This is a career-defining opportunity offering strong project variety, working across the civil components of renewables, waste recycling, residential developments, and mining projects.
In this role you will collaborate with a range of technical disciplines, including Geotechnics, Transport Advisory, Planning and Approvals, Hydrology & Hydrogeology, and Environmental Specialist Services, supporting both national and international projects.
Based in our Naarm (Melbourne) office, this role offers flexibility alongside strong project exposure. You will join a friendly and dynamic team while being part of a 1000+ strong APAC community, backed by the support of a global network.
Responsibilities
This role offers excellent long-term rewards and opportunities for learning, expanding technical knowledge, and career advancement. Based in Naarm (Melbourne), key responsibilities include:
Contributing to the growth of the Victorian business by developing strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and expanding the project portfolio across the Infrastructure, Built Environment, Manufacturing & Industry, Mining & Resources, and Power & Energy sectors.
Taking full ownership of civil engineering project delivery, with accountability for scope, quality, program, budget, and commercial outcomes from inception through to completion.
Driving technical excellence by overseeing the preparation, review, and approval of civil engineering designs, while ensuring effective coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
Supporting development within the team through mentoring, guidance, and direction, while fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Experience
To be successful in your application, you will demonstrate:
Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, with 7+ years of experience in the delivery of civil engineering design projects (experience with Australian consultancies will be highly regarded).
Proven experience leading and delivering multidisciplinary projects, including strong client relationship management and contribution to business development activities.
Strong technical capability in civil design, including earthworks, roadworks, drainage, and water & sewer infrastructure, with experience developing practical and innovative design solutions.
RPEV accreditation, or the ability to obtain registration within 6-12 months (full support provided), with CPESC (erosion & sediment control) accreditation considered highly desirable.
Well-developed communication, problem-solving, and lateral thinking skills, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and working effectively in a dynamic environment.
Our Benefits
We are most proud of our diverse, friendly, and expert team, who collaborate to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. Whether you’re enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, looking to progress through our defined career pathways, or at a stage where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is important, our benefits are designed to support you.
You can find a comprehensive list of our benefits here.
Next Steps
We hire based on your experience, skills, and potential. We aim to bring diverse perspectives in our interview process, including gender-diverse interview panels where possible. When applying, you’re welcome to share your pronouns and let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
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Company at a glance
SLR is a committed partner in our clients’ sustainability journeys.
We help them move from influence to impact, turning intent into purposeful, practical action that delivers real-world results.
Guided by our philosophy of Rational Sustainability, we focus on what truly drives long-term value. By viewing decisions through the lenses of risk, reward, and resilience, we help clients act with confidence, balancing environmental and social responsibility with commercial and strategic success.
Our purpose - Making Sustainability Happen - means delivering outcomes that are grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, and built to last.
SLR has been advising clients for over 30 years at every point of their project life-cycle. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 4,500 people delivering client solutions across six regions. We have grown both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses with a similar One Team culture into the SLR group. We are ably supported by our principal investor, Ares Management, and will continue to build a balanced, successful and growing business.
We’ve designed working life at SLR to look a little different. Because we know talented people often feel restricted by the rigid systems, lack of cross-functional collaboration and limited options for growth on offer elsewhere.
Our One Team culture promotes meaningful professional and personal growth, our flat management structure provides many opportunities to progress, and our collaborative approach means you’ll get the chance to work on projects you care about and make a real difference.
If you’re purpose-driven, self-motivated and keen to make an impact on a global scale, we want to hear from you.
Top Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Defined career pathways
- Parental leave scheme
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