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Principal Civil Engineer

📍 Melbourne, Australia

Construction SONDA Recruitment

Job Description

A civil design job for the long-lived and wise engineers of the industry .. Here's a team who are forward thinking. They know the Melbourne land development market is about to see an upturn. They have work on now and they are pre-empting more. They are priming themselves to grow by winning market-share. This means ..

they need you . You're one of the top ten Design Engineers in the Victorian Land Development sector.

No really, why would I actually move?

Step up in responsibility (the promotion you're not getting now)

Join a team poised for growth and success (not just more of the same)

Super cool team with little to no drama and a leadership group that understands

Normal, down to earth people work here. They love what they've created. They are passionate about the future. Join a group who care for what they are producing, who enjoy being together.

What's the role again?

You'll be a Design Lead, an Associate or Principal Civil Engineer, working on land development projects

We need you to work on strategic master-planning work, figure out drainage and bulk-earth work strategies with clients and direct the team to deliver on that plan.

You'll jump in yourself and keep up billable hours.

You'll meet with clients, be happy to share your problem-solving ideas.

You'll up-skill the team. You'll review and QA their work.

Is this role suited to me? If you're at the top end of a Senior Design role now or if you're doing the same role in land development now, then yes. If you're 5 years' in to design, it's not likely you're ready for this one yet. This role needs someone with 10-20 years' experience in residential subdivision design and someone who can

succinctly communicate

with the team, with clients, someone who enjoys a chat.

Here are some key-word tick boxes for you (if you're that way inclined):

DAS Accreditations in both sewer and water

Civil Engineering degree (plus NER)

Key experience as noted above

Melbourne based experience - you know who works at which council

How much is on offer? This depends on your experience and ability to interview really well! It is likely we will pay between $160k and $200k p/a plus Super.

Exclusions This is an office based role. Work From Home - maybe sometimes..

No, you cannot bring your dog (although I have seen dogs in the building).

I have more questions, what next? Call or email Miriam Taylor on 0447 042 897 or miriam.taylor@sonda.com.au and we can share stories.

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Job Details

Posted Date: February 26, 2026
Job Type: Construction
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Company: SONDA Recruitment

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Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.