Job Title: Lead Development Engineering Specialist
Are you a seasoned civil engineer with a passion for development engineering and subdivision delivery? Do you have strong leadership skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement in processes and workflow?
Job Description
As a Lead Development Engineering Specialist, you will play a key role in leading a team of engineers and technical officers in ensuring high-quality subdivision assets are delivered to our council. You will provide expert supervision, mentoring, and direction to your team members, while also leading certification and inspection of subdivision works.
You will be responsible for shaping the subdivision engineering approvals process, ensuring that roads, water, sewer, drainage, and public realm assets meet our council's standards and deliver long-term performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert supervision, mentoring, and direction to a team of seven engineers and technical officers
* Lead certification and inspection of subdivision works, ensuring compliance with council standards
* Drive continuous improvement in processes, templates, workflow, and technical capability
* Engage collaboratively with internal engineering and planning stakeholders to ensure development sequencing aligns with water and sewer network capacity
Requirements
We are looking for a qualified civil engineer with:
* Strong NSW local government experience in development engineering and subdivision delivery
* Sound judgement, integrity, customer service focus, and the confidence to stand up for quality
* Leadership experience, supported by a collaborative and coaching approach
What We Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to step up into a leadership role with a stable, respected team and a region experiencing major growth. You will enjoy:
* A competitive salary package
* A supportive work environment
* The opportunity to make a real difference in your community