Job Description

About the role

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

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.

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.

Key responsibilities

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

About you

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

About Fyfe

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.

Benefits:

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

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, click Apply to submit your application.

Shortlisted candidates and those who are Australian Citizens, hold permanent residency will be contacted.