Associate Civil Engineer/Project Manager

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pitt & sherry's Melbourne based Associate Civil Engineer/Project Manager role invites an experienced leader to deliver complex transport and civil projects, own pursuits, and mentor teams, while collaborating with the General Manager Transport VIC and General Manager Civic to shape delivery, pursue client engagements, and strengthen our presence with transport authorities, councils and related clients. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience leading transport and civil infrastructure programs, a proven track record in bid management and commercial delivery, and a knack for building durable client relationships. You will be guiding projects with strong risk management and technical excellence, while contributing to business development and internal improvements. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight leadership in large projects, quantified outcomes, bid wins, and mentoring results, demonstrate your existing networks in transport markets, align with our 2030 strategy, and show how your collaborative, accountable approach and values fit Pitt & Sherry including our flexible working, development opportunities, and commitment to diversity.

About Us 

pitt&sherry is an Australian employee‑owned consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services. We thrive on tackling challenging projects that enable us to live up to our vision: inspired thinking to embrace the challenges of a changing world. 

 We are proud to be Australia's most agile thinkers: we are engineers, scientists, planners, technicians, project managers and consultants and coupled with our multi-disciplinary offering, we deliver solutions that make a true difference to people and place. With seven offices throughout Australia, we are committed to remaining big enough to deliver and small enough to care.

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for an experienced Associate Civil Engineer/Project Manager  to play a key role in delivering complex transport and civil projects within our Melbourne team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of significant project work, build strong client relationships and contribute to business development activities across the roads transport and civilc markets. 

Working collaboratively with the General Manager - Transport VIC and General Manager - Civic, you will help shape project approaches, support pursuit activities and strengthen our presence with transport and road authorities, councils and related clients. This opportunity suits someone with strong technical foundations who enjoys leading projects, mentoring others and is keen to continue growing their commercial capability. 

What you do:

• Lead and deliver complex transport infrastructure and civil engineering projects, ensuring high technical quality, effective risk management and positive client outcomes  
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting repeat work and long‑term partnerships  
• Contribute to and lead business development activities, including pursuits, proposals and client engagement  
• Provide guidance and oversight across projects, applying sound judgement and practical solutions to complex challenges  
• Mentor and support engineers through project leadership, coaching and review  
• Contribute to improving delivery practices, tools and ways of working within the team  
• Work closely with the GM Transport VIC, GM Civic and broader leadership team to align project delivery and pursuits with business priorities 

What you bring: 

• Extensive experience delivering and leading transport and civil infrastructure projects, recognised as a technical specialist or business development leader  
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with experience managing bids, project risk, cost and performance 
• Proven ability to win and own work, with established networks across the transport and civil infrastructure markets 
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and mentor developing engineers 
• Confident operating at both strategic and delivery levels 
• A collaborative, self‑driven approach, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership 

Why join us: 

• Passionate Team: We're a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to join us as we advance into our 2030 strategy.
• Flexible Working Practices: At pitt&sherry, we champion flexible working practices. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds, splitting their time between home and the office. We believe in genuine work/life balance and strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave with no waiting period and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Complimentary access to qualified psychologists and coaches to support your health and wellbeing.
• Professional Development: We encourage ongoing learning and development. We are active members of Engineers Australia, Transport Australia and Consult Australia.
• Additional Leave: Purchased additional leave allowance as well as cultural and ceremonial leave with access to floating public holidays.
• Competitive Remuneration: A market-competitive remuneration package.
• Social Connections: Regular social and cultural celebrations to connect with your team.
• Recognition and Growth: Work for an agile company where your contributions are recognised, and you can truly make a difference.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

We actively support workplace gender equity and publicly report through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Proud members of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).