Civil Engineering Recruitment in Melbourne

Victoria is home to 32.4% of all civil engineers in Australia – more than any other state, according to Jobs and Skills Australia. The concentration and demand for civil engineering roles in Melbourne reflects the scale and duration of the infrastructure investment into the state.

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Ignite is Melbourne's leading civil engineering recruitment agency. We’ve partnered with some of Victoria’s biggest names in the industry, and have placed thousands of civil engineering roles on major projects across the state.

Victoria’s infrastructure industry is thriving - from the North East Link's twin tunnels boring under Banyule Flats to the Suburban Rail Loop's TBMs active at six station sites, the Level Crossing Removal Project's grade separations, and subdivision civil work across Donnybrook, Clyde North, and Wyndham Vale. Whether you’re staffing a major infrastructure project or filling a specialist civil engineering role, Ignite can help you find the right talent.

Civil Engineering Roles We Recruit for In Melbourne

Ignite is a civil engineering recruitment agency with more than 40 years of experience placing candidates across contract, permanent, and temporary roles. Many of our Melbourne recruiters have held civil engineering positions themselves – offering unmatched expertise in the industry.

The Melbourne civil engineering industry is defined by tunneling at a scale no other Australian city has seen. Victoria has an active grade separation program, and some of the fastest-growing residential developments that generate continuous subdivision civil work.

Infrastructure & Construction

Civil engineers
Structural engineers
Project managers
Tunnel engineers
Geotechnical engineers
Site engineers

Renewable Energy

Environmental engineers
Electrical engineers
Site engineers

Urban Development

Project architects
Urban planners
Sustainability experts

Water & Environmental Systems

Environmental engineers
Hydraulic engineers
Water resource engineers
Technicians

Why Choose Ignite?

Ignite specialises in engineering and technology, it’s the only market we recruit in. Melbourne’s civil engineering market is competitive – a generalist agency will not deliver. As an ASX-listed company with a 5 Star Google rating and a talent database of 800,000, we bring the reach of a national agency without the generalist approach that loses candidates in translation.

Our Melbourne office knows Victoria’s infrastructure pipeline and what it takes to find the right person to fill a role, but also become a great addition to a team. With a talent database of 800,000 candidates, and 100+ years of combined recruiter experience, we have the depth and track record to fill roles at every level, from graduate civil engineers through to senior project managers on infrastructure contracts.

Recruitment for Businesses

When we work with employers, they get a dedicated account manager who manages the entire recruitment process, from briefing and job description, to sourcing, skill assessment, reference checks, and onboarding. Every candidate that we shortlist has the technical skills, qualifications, experience, and importantly, attitude to match the role.

Finding a Job In Civil Engineering

Finding a civil engineering role in Melbourne can be equally daunting and exciting. Whether you’re local or are moving interstate, Melbourne civil infrastructure plans place heavy demand in tunnelling contracts, grade separation works, subdivision civil, and water infrastructure. Many of the positions that we fill are not advertised publicly, so if you’re looking for a job in Melbourne – get in touch with our friendly team of recruiters.

Hear from our clients

Zarina Fitzgerald

Hiring Manager

National Library of Australia

10/09/2023

Zarina was incredibly helpful. Having never worked through the process to transit someone from an agency contract to a permanent organisational contract I was a bit lost but Zarina explained all the steps and what was needed of me. Thanks.

Mary Farag

Hiring Manager

Movigo Group

12/09/2023

Mary has made the recruitment process so much more pleasurable, by vet and validating pre- interview candidates. Mary has kept in contact throughout the recruitment assignment and has provided continuous updates on new potential candidates, and has successfully put forward 2 individuals who I have now offered positions to.

Michael Higgins

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

26/06/2023

Michael is well versed with our organisation and requirements and has been able to source the right candidates. The employees currently working with us are of high quality.

Zarina Fitzgerald

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

29/08/2023

Zarina has been a pleasure to work with over the last 2 years, she has been very accommodating and open, and has delivered ideal candidates for positions we have required. I would like to thank Zarina for her open communication and friendly nature. Zarina is very approachable and personable.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

21/08/2023

Nicole is easy to communicate with and has proven professional in all her conduct. Nicole delivers to meet our business needs.

Michael Knight

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

11/09/2023

Michael has a deep understanding of the market conditions and our business requirements. Michael is customer focused and provides high quality candidates aligned with business expectations.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

27/05/2023

Nicole is approachable and responsive to client needs. She actively engages with us as the client, and regularly checking on performance of the candidates she has placed on engagements with us. Nicole works well with us as a client to ensure we obtain best outcomes for the Commonwealth, whilst ensuring we collectively provide the best experience for highly skilled staff.

Michael Higgins

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

8/05/2023

Michael is the ultimate professional, very responsive to our business requirements and goes above & beyond to search & identify suitable candidates.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

27/04/2023

Nicole is a pleasure to deal with. She worked tirelessly to provide us a large number of suitable candidates recently to fill some vacancies. The process was so smooth, the candidates are great and everyone is happy!

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