Head of Civil Infrastructure & Capital Delivery

Isaac Regional Council; Clermont; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council housing

Vehicle arrangements / allowances

Relocation assistance

Expanded leadership remit

Job summary

Isaac Regional Council is seeking an experienced Manager Engineering Services to lead and grow a civil infrastructure team responsible for planning, design coordination and capital delivery across a regional portfolio in Queensland. The role focuses on aligning community needs with Council priorities while managing consultants and external partners.

You will steer infrastructure planning, asset management and capital program development, balancing technical quality with commercial and community

Qualifications

• Proven people leadership, with experience managing department functions, coaching staff and building capability.
• At least 10 years’ demonstrated civil engineering experience, or significant other relevant experience.
• Strong infrastructure planning, asset management and capital program development capability.
• Experience leading design and technical services across roads, drainage, traffic or related infrastructure.
• The ability to manage consultants and contractors, interpret technical designs and deliver value for money.
• Knowledge of civil construction and maintenance, relevant Queensland requirements and TMR specifications.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including managing competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Project.
• A Construction White Card and valid driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing engineering and technical staff, building a collaborative and performance-focused culture.
• Developing 5-, 10- and 20-year infrastructure priorities and capital works programs across Council portfolios.
• Coordinating infrastructure planning, asset renewals and delivery of transport and water-related capital projects.
• Managing external design consultants, technical specifications, construction standards and engineering reports.
• Overseeing heavy vehicle access approvals, third-party road corridor access and infrastructure agreements with mining companies and developers.
• Providing engineering input into development and operational works assessments in collaboration with Council’s planning teams.
• Coordinating bridge inspection requirements and oversight of Council aerodromes and aircraft landing areas.
• Identifying grant opportunities and preparing funding submissions for infrastructure investment.
• Building trusted relationships with government agencies, industry, contractors, elected representatives and communities.

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Isaac Regional Council is seeking an experienced Manager Engineering Services to lead and grow a civil infrastructure team responsible for planning, design coordination and capital delivery across a regional portfolio in Queensland. The role focuses on aligning community needs with Council priorities while managing consultants and external partners.

You will steer infrastructure planning, asset management and capital program development, balancing technical quality with commercial and community