Senior Civil Engineer (Construction)
Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join its team. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-level engineering support, project management, and site traffic management advice to assist with the efficient delivery of council's capital works programs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Works programming, estimation, and cost control across council's capital works program.
* Developing traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes, conducting traffic management site audits.
* Preparing scopes of work, specifications, tender, and contract documents.
* Undertaking and reporting on routine council infrastructure inspections, investigating identified problems, and providing recommendations for rectification.
* Developing, implementing, and monitoring project management plans.
* Developing, implementing, and monitoring quality management systems.
* Management of all quality aspects of construction projects.
* Contract administration.
* Leading the resolution of engineering and works-related customer requests, preparing written responses, and quotations for works received by the community.
* Providing technical advice and information to internal and external stakeholders, as relevant to the role.
* Coaching and mentoring of subordinate technical staff.
* Coordination and supervision of contractors and consultants.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) – recognized by Engineers Australia.
* Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment.
* Traffic Management Design qualifications, or ability to gain within three months of appointment.
* Demonstrated experience in traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes.
* High level of skill in the use of engineering software such as Rapid Plan and Microsoft Project.
* High-level written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Significant experience in a similar role managing civil infrastructure projects.
* General Safety Induction (White Card) and a current Class C driver's license.
* Local government experience is highly desirable but not essential.
What We Offer:
* Salary range of $109,735 to $126,972, dependent on experience and agreed work pattern, plus up to 12% superannuation.
* Salary packaging options.
* Either a 72.5 or 76 hour fortnight, with both options including one RDO per fortnight.
* Hybrid working arrangements – work one day per week from home.
* Opportunities for further training and professional development.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives.
* Driving distance to Brisbane and Toowoomba - best of both worlds.
* Relocation expense assistance may be available, subject to conditions.
About Us:
Lockyer Valley Regional Council offers a supportive and collaborative local government environment where you can thrive and contribute to the community's growth and development.