Senior Civil Engineer jobs in Melbourne are now open at Lendlease Group. Apply via JobsRivo for verified visa sponsorship roles in 2026 — no agent fees, direct employer hiring. This guide covers the full job description, salary, requirements, visa pathway, and application steps for senior civil engineer jobs in Melbourne.

About Lendlease Group

Lendlease Group is one of Australia’s largest international real estate and infrastructure groups, delivering Tier-1 transport, health and urbanisation projects.

Role Overview

We are hiring Senior Civil Engineers at Lendlease Group based in Melbourne, Australia. The role is a permanent full-time position with Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) sponsorship and a structured pathway toward long-term residency for qualifying candidates and their immediate family members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil design and construction packages on major infrastructure
• Supervise junior engineers, foremen and subcontractors
• Approve RFIs, ITPs and method statements
• Drive WHS culture and Incident & Injury Free standards
• Liaise with designers, council inspectors and utility authorities
• Manage progress claims, variations and as-built records

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Engineers Australia recognised)
• 8+ years experience on Tier-1 civil/infrastructure projects
• RPEng / CPEng status preferred
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS standards
• Eligibility for TSS 482 visa nomination

Salary & Benefits

Annual package AUD 130,000–AUD 165,000 plus superannuation, project bonus and salary packaging benefits.

• TSS 482 visa sponsorship with PR pathway via subclass 186
• Relocation support and temporary accommodation
• Salary packaging and superannuation (11.5%)
• Project completion bonus and share plan
• Comprehensive private health insurance

Working Environment

Tier-1 infrastructure project sites across Greater Melbourne with full PPE, modern digital field tools (Autodesk BIM 360) and site vehicles.

Training & Career Progression

Lendlease’s Engineering Excellence programme provides structured progression to Principal Engineer and Project Engineering Manager, with continued Engineers Australia CPD support.

Why Apply Through JobsRivo

Australia’s skilled visa programme is one of the fastest pathways to permanent residency for civil engineers, and Lendlease is consistently ranked among the country’s top sponsoring employers. JobsRivo curates only verified visa-sponsored vacancies, links you directly to the employer’s official careers page, and never charges job seekers any fee.

Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support

Lendlease Group provides full Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) sponsorship including legal filing fees, immigration counsel, biometrics, and dependant visas where applicable. Successful candidates also receive relocation allowance, up to 30 days of temporary accommodation, flight tickets for the employee and immediate family, and onboarding support to help settle into Australia.

How to Apply

Click the Apply Now button on this listing to be redirected to Lendlease Group’s official careers portal. Prepare an updated CV, cover letter referencing the Senior Civil Engineer role, copies of academic transcripts, professional certifications, and a valid passport scan before starting the application. Shortlisted candidates are contacted within 10–14 working days for a virtual interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role open to international applicants? Yes — Lendlease Group actively sponsors qualified overseas candidates under the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) programme.

Are recruitment fees charged? No. Neither Lendlease Group nor JobsRivo charges any fee at any stage of the hiring or relocation process.

Can my family relocate with me? Yes — dependant visas for spouse and children are included under the same sponsorship.