Lead with purpose. Drive innovation. Shape what’s next.

At Peritas, we do things differently. We’re not just delivering projects — we’re redefining what’s possible in civil engineering. As a Civil Engineering Manager, you’ll lead from the front, inspiring a high-performing team, driving technical excellence, and delivering landmark land development projects that shape the future of our communities.

This is your opportunity to take full ownership of high value land development projects, leading them from concept to completion. You’ll drive design excellence, ensure commercial success, and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients while mentoring a talented team of engineers and designers. With a focus on innovation, quality, and collaboration, you’ll help elevate our capabilities and continue setting the benchmark for civil engineering in Western Australia.

As a Civil Engineering Manager, you’ll oversee the full project lifecycle — from planning to delivery — while developing and empowering your team to achieve exceptional results.

Project Leadership and Delivery

• Lead multidisciplinary civil engineering projects from concept to completion.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

• Manage project resourcing, approvals, and authority liaison across all phases.

• Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation and quality strategies.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of civil engineers and designers.

• Provide guidance, training, and career development to build technical and leadership capability.

• Conduct regular check-ins and performance reviews, setting clear goals and expectations.

• Foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Client and Partner Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and councils.

• Represent Peritas with confidence in client meetings and negotiations.

• Identify new opportunities, contribute to proposals, and support business growth.

• Ensure a consistently exceptional partner experience across all touchpoints.

Technical and Commercial Excellence

• Review and oversee design documentation including stormwater, roads, and services.

• Champion design innovation, sustainability, and constructability.

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and profitability across multiple projects.

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and HSEQ systems.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Drive process optimisation and technology adoption to enhance design efficiency.

• Encourage knowledge sharing and new ways of working that improve delivery.

• Support the integration of digital design tools such as Civil 3D and 12D.

• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with strong exposure to land development.

• Proven leadership of technical teams delivering complex civil projects.

• Deep technical capability across drainage, roadworks, earthworks, and utility design.

• Strong commercial acumen with proven success managing budgets and profitability.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• CPEng or working toward Chartered status highly regarded.

At Peritas, we believe great engineering starts with great people. We invest in our leaders, empowering them with the trust, autonomy, and support to thrive.

✨ Competitive Salary + Sign-On Bonus – Reward that reflects your impact and expertise
🌿 Flexible Hours – Balance your work and life with autonomy and trust
🏡 Weekly Work From Home – Designed for focus and flexibility
🧘‍♀️ Monthly Balance Day – 12 extra days off each year to recharge
🍴 Thursday Lunches – Our way of saying thanks every week
🎉 Regular Social and Wellbeing Events – Because connection matters
🚀 Leadership and Development Programs – Tailored to grow the next generation of Peritas leaders

Peritas is a multi-disciplinary civil and structural engineering consultancy known for doing things differently. We bring innovation, integrity, and ingenuity to every project — and we back our people to do their best work in an environment that’s flexible, supportive, and forward-thinking.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, challenge convention, and build a legacy in land development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.