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Senior design engineer

Newcastle
Collins Williams Consulting
Design
Posted: 18 July
Offer description

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a key leadership role within Collins Williams Consulting (CWC) as we continue to grow and expand our client and project services across NSW.

Collins Williams Consulting (CWC) is a multi-disciplinary Engineering Design and Project Management firm based on the Mid-North Coast and Hunter Regions of NSW.

Our key service areas include:

* Civil Design
* Project Management
* Structural Design
* Environmental Approvals
* Stormwater Drainage and Flooding Analysis
* Water and Sewer Design

CWC was established in 2021 with a goal of providing high-quality service to our clients through the delivery of robust engineering design and project management solutions. We are a small, dynamic and highly efficient team of technically competent engineers and designers.

Over the past four years we have built a strong industry presence within the Hunter and Mid-North Coast regions through the successful delivery of numerous projects and are now seeking a Senior Design Engineer to assist with the continued growth and development of the company through this leadership role.

CWC is an innovative and dynamic design engineering Consultancy utilising the latest industry software to enhance our services and efficiency. We are set up to maximise working from home and provide flexible working arrangements for all staff. We prioritise staff growth, encouraging and supporting training and career progression. We understand that our team culture and job satisfaction for all staff is the key to our on-going success.

CWC specialises in the delivery of complex community infrastructure projects in the Government sector, as well as providing services to key private development clients. Projects recently completed include:

* Urban and rural road upgrades
* Intersection upgrades and treatments
* Shared paths and carparks
* Stormwater drainage assessments and upgrades
* Bridges, jetties and culverts
* Recreation and open space (including playgrounds & shared pathways)
* Water and sewer pipelines
* Residential sub-divisions
* Environmental approvals (REF's)

For more information, visit our website or LinkedIn (@CollinsWilliamsConsulting -

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will form a key part of the CWC team through:

* Management of projects and leadership of technical project teams
* Developing technical Engineering solutions and completing peer reviews
* Contributing to business development including internal processes, project pipeline development and new client acquisition

Noting this is a broad role, we will tailor the position description, core responsibilities and remuneration in accordance with the experience the right candidate brings to the company.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer with 8+ years of experience who has demonstrated strong technical engineering and leadership proficiency within their previous roles. We are seeking a candidate that can work and think independently to make decisions in the best interest of CWC and contribute to the continued growth of the company.

The candidate will be responsible for the delivery of projects in a Project Manager or Project Director role. This will typically involve:

* The management of technical engineering staff
* Providing engineering input and review/approval of deliverables
* Managing project budgets and program
* Undertaking client liaison

In addition to their input on engineering projects, the successful candidate will contribute to the growth and development of the company through:

* Strengthening existing client relationships and building relationships with new clients
* Development and submission of proposals
* Training and mentoring junior staff
* Input into our continual development of internal processes

The right candidate will fit with the culture and values of the business and contribute to the open and collaborative environment at CWC. This will be a predominantly work from home role (office space available in Port Macquarie) and as such being a clear and engaging communicator is key.

The candidate will be required demonstrate that they can work efficiently in a work from home environment as well as live in the Hunter or Mid North Coast to ensure site visits and Client interactions can occur with minimal disruption.

This is a great opportunity for those with strong design engineering experience seeking a new challenge, leading a small dynamic team or for someone looking to take the next step in their career into a leadership and business development role.

Mandatory Requirements:

* Ability to work efficiently and effectively from home
* Have a degree in Civil Engineering with min 8 years' experience in design of civil infrastructure in Australia (preferably NSW)
* Live (or willing to live) in the Hunter or Mid North Coast areas
* Have a current Class C Drivers License

Favourable Requirements

* Strong network within the civil engineering industry
* Client Side (Local or State Government) experience
* Demonstrated delivery of designs for TfNSW clients
* Experience in larger engineering design firms
* Competent use of 12d and AutoCAD (or other engineering) software
* Demonstrated Leadership acumen

SUBMISSION

Please submit a recent CV and Cover Letter outlining your previous experience, understanding of the role, address the items listed in the mandatory and favourable requirements and outline what you can bring to CWC. Additionally, please confirm:

* Do you have a Bachelor degree in Engineering (Yes/No)
* Do you hold a current Class C drivers license (Yes/No)
* Are you willing to work from home (Yes/No)
* Please describe your relevant experience and state how this experience will contribute to your success in this role
* Please provide a list of two example projects that you have been directly responsible for managing including:
* Project description
* Key roles and responsibilities
* Key technical challenges
* Please outline your leadership experience within the engineering industry
* Please outline your business development experience within the engineering or other industries.
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