Senior Associate | Civil (Buildings & Property) (Melbourne)

Senior Associate | Civil (Buildings & Property) Inspire a better world through influence and design. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead high-performing teams while driving the delivery of complex, city-shaping projects? ADP Consulting, a forward-thinking national consultancy recognised for its innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, is seeking a Senior Associate | Civil with strong technical expertise and proven leadership to join our Melbourne team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ready to step into a senior leadership role, mentor, inspire others, and play a key part in building and shaping our civil capability within the built setting, all inside a supportive, multidisciplinary team. Who We Are Founded in 2011 in Australia, ADP Consulting is a trusted, sustainability-led engineering consultancy with an international footprint that is renowned for finding the best technical and sustainable solutions to the most complex projects, wherever these may be. ADP Consulting is committed to inspiring a better world through influence and design, collaborating with industry leaders who are equally as passionate about innovation, design excellence and, importantly, our impact on the planet. ADP Consulting has now joined forces with Ayesa, one of the world’s largest technology and engineering companies, in a move that facilitates new pathways and accelerates our growth. What is your role? As Senior Associate | Civil, you will play a pivotal role in both technical delivery and business leadership. You will:
- Lead and mentor a talented team of civil engineers and designers, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and a high-performance culture.
- Provide strong technical oversight across civil design and documentation for major building developments, ensuring quality, constructability, and compliance with industry standards.
- Drive project delivery across all phases, from concept to construction, ensuring client satisfaction and commercial success on property projects.
- Take ownership of work winning, including project tendering, bid preparation, and pricing to secure new opportunities in the buildings sector.
- Build and strengthen client relationships while expanding ADP’s civil engineering profile across Melbourne and beyond. Why Civil Leaders Are Choosing ADP Right Now
- Influence the future of civil engineering on premier building projects that make a lasting impact on communities and city skylines.
- Take on a senior leadership role within a multidisciplinary consultancy with strong national and international property networks.
- Work on high-profile, future-focused projects across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, urban development, education, sports centres, mission-critical data centres, premium commercial and residential high-rises, and many more.
- Be supported to build and grow our local civil capability while shaping the next generation of engineering leaders in the built environment. About You
- Experience: 10+ years in civil engineering, with a strong portfolio delivering medium to large-scale building, architectural, and property development projects (rather than heavy infrastructure/roads).
- Leadership: Proven ability to mentor, develop, and build cohesive, high-performing teams.
- Technical expertise: Deep knowledge of civil engineering design tailored to the built environment, project delivery, and industry standards. CPEng/NER is preferable.
- Commercial acumen: Demonstrated success in work winning, tendering, bid writing, and pricing within the property sector.
- Collaboration: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships with architects, developers, and project managers. Why ADP Consulting?
- Advance at ADP We offer structured development pathways to foster career growth, beginning with a two-year graduate program and extending to Director-level opportunities. We also support Engineers Australia chartership, provide annual funding for professional memberships and accreditations, and invest in external leadership training ensuring continuous upskilling and professional development.
- All welcome at ADP We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable culture where our team feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute meaningfully. Our initiatives include a whole-of-family approach in our policies, our internal Women @ ADP group, LGBTIQA+ advocacy, and designing for inclusivity.
- All well at ADP Our Adaptable Work Policy recognises the unique needs and circumstances of our team and supports tailored flexibility while balancing the organisational and operational requirements of the business. We encourage wellbeing through lifestyle initiatives including pilates, CrossFit and regular social events like Friday lunches. While also providing access to a variety of leave options including Pet Leave, Grandparent Leave, Volunteer Leave and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rttzr