Associate - Land Development

Peritas is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead land development projects, build client relationships and help develop our Perth team.

This role combines hands-on engineering with senior project leadership and commercial responsibility. You will guide residential and industrial subdivisions from early feasibility, master planning and servicing strategy through design, approvals and construction, working closely with the team and executive leadership.

The opportunity

• Lead land development projects and development stages, taking ownership of technical delivery, programme, project budgets and client communication.

• Provide practical advice on development feasibility, servicing constraints, infrastructure requirements, construction costs and staging.

• Lead and review civil designs covering earthworks, roads, pavements, drainage, water and sewer infrastructure.

• Coordinate engineers, designers and specialist consultants to deliver complete, constructable and appropriately reviewed documentation.

• Manage authority and utility interfaces, progressing approvals and resolving issues that affect development outcomes.

• Prepare fee proposals, manage scope changes and maintain sound commercial control throughout delivery.

• Build trusted client relationships, understand upcoming development opportunities and contribute to securing repeat and new work.

• Mentor engineers and designers, delegate effectively and help strengthen the team’s technical and project delivery capability.

• Work with our construction team to resolve design queries and support successful delivery and handover.

What you will bring

• A recognised degree in Civil Engineering.

• Strong experience delivering land development projects in Western Australia, including subdivision design, servicing, approvals and construction.

• The engineering judgement and initiative to lead projects independently and resolve complex delivery issues.

• Demonstrated experience managing project finances, preparing proposals and maintaining productive client relationships.

• The ability to lead technical reviews and guide work produced using 12d and AutoCAD.

• A practical leadership approach, with experience mentoring staff and coordinating project teams.

• Chartered professional recognition such as CPEng is desirable.

Why Peritas?

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and client relationships, contribute directly to the growth of our land development portfolio and influence how our team delivers its work.

Working alongside experienced engineering and construction leaders, you will remain involved in the engineering while developing others and helping shape the team’s future and the directs rewards from financial performance.

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.