Civil Team Lead

Job Description

About the role

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Civil Team Lead to join our Engineering team in Darwin.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a senior civil engineer who enjoys combining technical leadership, project delivery, client relationships and people development. You'll play a key role in leading our civil team, delivering high-quality engineering solutions and contributing to the continued growth of Fyfe's presence in the Northern Territory.

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As Civil Team Lead, you will provide technical and operational leadership across a range of civil engineering projects, working closely with clients, project managers, engineers, designers and other disciplines across Fyfe.

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Key responsibilities

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• Lead and deliver complex civil engineering designs across road and infrastructure projects.
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• Provide technical leadership, guidance and quality assurance across civil engineering deliverables.
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• Lead design reviews, constructability reviews and technical peer reviews.
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• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules and quality outcomes.
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• Develop strong relationships with clients, government agencies, councils, contractors and other project stakeholders.
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• Contribute to proposals, tendering, client engagement and business development.
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• Lead, mentor and develop civil engineers, designers and graduate engineers.
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• Build a high-performing, collaborative civil team and promote best-practice engineering.
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• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant standards and requirements.
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About you

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• A Civil Engineering qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
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• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
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• Demonstrated experience in road design and civil infrastructure projects.
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• Proven experience leading and developing civil engineering teams.
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• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to provide sound engineering advice.
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• Established professional relationships and networks within the Northern Territory, particularly with DLI.
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• Demonstrated experience managing projects, including scope, budget, programme and quality.
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Commercial awareness, including experience with proposals, project scopes and client development.
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• A client-focused approach and the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
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• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
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About Fyfe

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Fyfe is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, environmental, planning, and surveying services across Australia. Working with clients in the Energy & Resources, Infrastructure, and Property sectors, we are known for providing high-quality, commercially pragmatic solutions with a strong focus on collaboration and client outcomes.

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Benefits:

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• Career growth & development: paid training, study support, mentoring, and professional memberships
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• Culture & connection: team events, celebrations, and recognition programs
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• Health & wellbeing: wellbeing allowance, Bupa discounts, EAP support, flu shots, and skin checks
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• Flexible leave & life balance: purchase extra leave and generous parental leave
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• Employee referral rewards up to $5,000
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