About the business
SLR Consulting is a global environmental and advisory consultancy with offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas, and Africa. Our people work together to deliver sustainable solutions that help clients address complex environmental and engineering challenges.
Due to our growing pipeline of interesting and challenging projects, we are looking for an experienced Senior or Associate level Civil Engineer with 7+ years to join our thriving Wollongong team.
This role offers the opportunity to work across the civil components of renewables, waste and recycling, residential development and mining projects. You will collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines, including Geotechnics, Transport Advisory, Planning and Approvals, Hydrology & Hydrogeology, and Environmental Specialist Services, supporting both national and international projects.
Responsibilities
This role offers excellent long-term career opportunities for learning, exposure to a diverse range of projects, and access to experienced technical specialists. Your role will cover:
Project Delivery: Deliver civil engineering solutions across renewables, waste and recycling, mining, infrastructure, power and energy, and built environment projects.
Technical Leadership: Lead civil design and documentation activities, including earthworks, roads, drainage, water and sewer infrastructure.
Project Management: Support program development, tender management, contract administration, and site supervision activities.
Client Relationships: Build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders while delivering high-quality project outcomes.
Team Development: Mentor and support junior engineers and consultants through coaching and technical guidance.
Business Growth: Contribute to proposal preparation, work-winning activities and the continued growth of the Wollongong team.
Continuous Improvement: Challenge established approaches and identify opportunities to improve project delivery and technical outcomes.
What we're looking for:
Outside of wanting to join a collaborative and high-performing team, the successful candidate will bring:
Qualifications: Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, and at least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
Project Experience: Demonstrated experience delivering multidisciplinary projects from concept design through to construction.
Technical Capability: Strong civil design experience across earthworks, roads, drainage, water and sewer infrastructure.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Professional Registration: Registered Professional Engineer (NSW DBP Scheme) is highly desirable.
Additional Expertise: Experience in civil structures designs and/or CPESC accreditation is highly desirable.
Work Rights: Current unrestricted right to work in Australia.
Our Benefits
At SLR, you’ll join a diverse and collaborative team of technical specialists who are passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for clients and supporting each other’s success.
You'll have access to meaningful and technically challenging projects, flexible hybrid working arrangements, national collaboration opportunities, structured professional development, and a supportive parental leave program.
You can find a comprehensive list of our benefits here .
Next Steps
Whether you're an established Senior Civil Engineer looking for your next challenge or an emerging Associate ready to broaden your influence, we'd love to hear from you.
We know that people from historically marginalised backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every listed requirement. If this role sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply. We value potential, diverse perspectives, and fresh ideas.
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter. For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
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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