Lead Civil Engineer – Development & Growth (Hybrid)

Sunshine Coast Council; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid WFH model

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council's Development Services Branch is looking for a highly experienced Civil Engineer to lead complex development applications, with emphasis on civil and transport engineering. You will mentor the team and ensure delivery of development infrastructure while collaborating with industry, government and the community.

You should hold a recognised Civil Engineering degree and RPEQ registration, with substantial development assessment experience and strong communication skills in a

Qualifications

• You hold a recognised degree in Civil Engineering and meet Engineers Australia membership requirements and RPEQ registration.
• Extensive experience in development assessment with transport/traffic engineering exposure is valued.
• Strong knowledge of engineering legislation, standards, and planning frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring ability and collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of complex development applications, regarding civil and transport engineering.
• Provide expert engineering advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach and support team members to achieve high performance.
• Manage compliance, inspections and delivery of development infrastructure

Skills

Civil Engineering

Development assessment

Transport engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor or recognised degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Sunshine Coast Council's Development Services Branch is looking for a highly experienced Civil Engineer to lead complex development applications, with emphasis on civil and transport engineering. You will mentor the team and ensure delivery of development infrastructure while collaborating with industry, government and the community.

You should hold a recognised Civil Engineering degree and RPEQ registration, with substantial development assessment experience and strong communication skills in a