Principal Civil Engineer

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 Principal Civil Engineer to join ACOR and establish a brand-new Civil Engineering team in Melbourne, creating a strong Victorian presence while leveraging the expertise and support of our established national Civil team. This is a unique leadership opportunity to build a team from the ground up, shape the future direction of our Victorian Civil capability and play a key role in ACOR's continued growth.

Combining people leadership, business development and hands-on project delivery, you will lead the establishment and growth of the Melbourne team, develop client relationships and deliver complex projects across sectors including defence, health, government, mission critical and industrial developments.

You will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing team, expanding ACOR's market presence in Victoria and driving sustainable business 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 VIC capability through strategic input, 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?

• Unique opportunity to build and lead a brand-new Civil Engineering team in Melbourne, shaping ACOR's Victorian presence and long-term growth strategy
• Influence the future direction of ACOR's Victorian capability, with the autonomy to establish a team, develop client relationships and drive market growth
• Clear pathway for career progression and leadership development within a growing national business
• Exposure to diverse, high-profile projects across defence, health, government, mission critical and industrial sectors
• Collaborative support from an established national Civil team, providing access to technical expertise, resources and project opportunities
• Supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace culture that values innovation, collaboration and professional growth
• 100% employee-owned company, offering the opportunity to share in the success you help create through pathways to ownership and long-term career investment

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.

Please note that ACOR do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.