At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a high-performing civil team on diverse, impactful projects.
- Company: ACOR, a national employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Career progression, flexible workplace, and pathways to ownership.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes a barrier-free recruitment process.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in leading teams and complex projects.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
ACOR is a national, employee‑owned engineering consulting firm, offering a full range of specialist engineering services across multiple sectors. We deliver complex, multi‑discipline projects alongside niche assignments, always placing our clients’ success at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive and high‑performing culture, where our people are recognised for living our values of excellence, passion, caring, integrity, collaboration and courage.
We are seeking a Civil Team Leader to lead and grow our NSW capability. This role combines people leadership, business development and hands‑on project delivery across complex projects including defence, health, government, mission critical and industrial developments. You will play a key role in developing team capability, strengthening client relationships, and driving sustainable growth, while remaining actively involved in delivering high‑quality engineering outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing civil team, driving engagement, capability uplift and alignment with ACOR’s national standards and culture.
- Drive business development by building strong client relationships and securing new project opportunities across target sectors.
- Lead and contribute to the delivery of complex, multi‑disciplinary civil projects, ensuring high‑quality, compliant and commercially successful outcomes.
- Oversee project performance, resourcing and risk management, supporting strong commercial outcomes across the project portfolio.
- Support the growth of NSW capability through strategic input, team planning and continuous improvement of systems, processes and delivery practices.
Requirements
- Degree qualified Civil Engineer with CPEng (or working towards) and demonstrated experience delivering complex projects from concept through to delivery.
- Proven experience in leading and developing teams, including coaching, performance management and building high‑performing cultures.
- Strong business development capability, with a track record of building client relationships and winning work.
- Strong technical expertise in civil engineering design and project delivery, including multi‑disciplinary project exposure.
- Commercial acumen with a strong understanding of project performance, utilisation and financial outcomes.
Why ACOR?
- Genuine leadership opportunity with a clear pathway for career progression.
- Opportunity to influence and grow a key NSW capability.
- Exposure to diverse, high‑impact projects across multiple sectors.
- Supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace culture.
- 100% employee‑owned company with pathways to ownership.
If you are a motivated individual who welcomes new challenges, this is a great opportunity to grow your career. ACOR is passionate about creating a sustainable company that nurtures its people and provides career opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment as an equal opportunities employer and promote a workplace culture that is inclusive, safe, and respectful. We encourage our employees to show their passion and bring excellence to the work they perform, and the team and clients that we support. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds that value diversity of thought and experience.
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