Civil Engineering Manager – Land Development

Due to continued growth at Peritas, we are seeking a Civil Engineering Manager to lead and grow our Land Development capability. From critical infrastructure and land subdivisions to industrial and commercial developments, we engineer practical, commercially sound and long-lasting outcomes for our clients. Our approach combines technical excellence with a strong understanding of constructability, cost, approvals, delivery risk and long-term asset performance. We work with our clients from early feasibility and planning through to detailed design, approvals, construction support and close out to achieve outcomes that are practical, efficient and value driven. 

This role will be a key part of the Civil Leadership Team and will be responsible for strengthening our land development offering, growing client relationships, developing team capability and delivering high-quality civil engineering outcomes across subdivision, industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a leading role in building a high-performing land development team, expanding our market presence, improving delivery systems and supporting the broader business strategy.

The role will focus on:

• Growing the Land Development team and market presence. 

• Building strong client and industry relationships. 

• Leading major land development and civil infrastructure projects. 

• Developing people, systems and delivery capability. 

• Supporting the broader civil business through leadership, collaboration and technical direction. 

• Leading the delivery of land development projects. 

• Managing key client relationships and identifying new opportunities. 

• Supporting business development, proposals and fee submissions. 

• Providing land development technical guidance across roads, drainage, earthworks, sewer, water, utilities, staging and approvals. 

• Managing project performance, including scope, fees, program, quality and risk. 

• Mentoring and developing engineers. 

• Supporting recruitment, resourcing and team growth. 

• Improving delivery systems, standards and project consistency. 

• Working with other discipline and sector leads to support integrated project delivery. 

Your Profile

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Minimum 15 Years Experience 

• Existing strong client relationships in market 

• Managed large projects 

• Experience in growing and managing a team 

• Experience working in the land development sector

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification. 

• Chartered Professional Engineer status, or eligibility to obtain, would be highly regarded. 

• Registered Professional Engineer status, would be highly regarded. 

Choose Your Own Adventure

At Peritas, your journey is unique. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, development, and connection.

Our Peritas Perks:

• Competitive Salary - We value your expertise and ensure you’re rewarded with a salary that reflects your talent.

• Flexible Working Opportunities - Enjoy the flexibility to balance your work and personal life.

• Opportunities for a Monthly Balance Day - Take an extra day off each month, adding up to 12 bonus days off annually.

• Thursday Lunch on Us – Our way of saying thanks every week.

• Monthly Social and Wellbeing Events - Connect, recharge and have fun with regular social and wellness activities.

• Customised Development and Leadership Programs - Tailored growth opportunities to empower your career journey and leadership potential.

Peritas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better delivery for our partners.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered at this time.