PO5 Principal Engineer (Nerang)

Public Sector People; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Public Sector People is seeking a principal engineer to lead road infrastructure projects across maintenance, rehabilitation and safety improvements. You will own project delivery, provide high-level engineering advice, manage contracts and tenders, and lead technical resources to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires RPEQ registration and a Civil Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord, with experience in design/construction of civil road projects and contract

Qualifications

• Experience managing design/construction of civil infra projects, roads preferred.
• Ability to lead engineering teams and mentor staff.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage delivery of road infrastructure projects through lifecycle within scope, budget and time.
• Oversee tendering, procurement, contract administration and contractor performance.
• Provide high-level engineering advice on design options, construction methodologies and materials.
• Monitor progress, expenditure and forecasts with regular reporting.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, legislation, environment and quality controls.
• Supervise and coordinate resources, mentor graduates and engineers.
• Engage with contractors, consultants and stakeholders to build strong relationships.
• Promote safety culture and coordinate works with Road Operations to minimize disruption.

Connaissances

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Safety & QA

Engineering judgement

Formation

Civil Engineering degree (Washington Accord)

Description du poste

This role will focus on managing road infrastructure projects across maintenance, rehabilitation and safety improvements, helping protect existing assets while improving the safety and performance of the road network. You’ll take ownership of project delivery, provide high-level engineering advice, manage contracts and tenders, and lead technical resources to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of road infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring outcomes are achieved within scope, budget and timeframes.
• Oversee tendering, procurement, contract administration and contractor performance.
• Provide high-level engineering advice on design options, construction methodologies, materials and technical issues.
• Monitor project progress, expenditure and forecasts, providing regular reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, legislation, environmental requirements and quality controls.
• Supervise and coordinate engineering resources, mentor technical staff and support graduate engineers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture and coordinate works with Road Operations teams to minimize disruption to the road network.
• RPEQ registration and a Civil Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord, or an accepted equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience managing the design and/or construction of civil infrastructure projects, ideally involving road maintenance, rehabilitation or safety improvements.
• Experience in contract administration, tender evaluation, procurement and contractor management.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deliver outcomes within scope, budget and agreed timeframes.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading engineering teams, mentoring technical staff and resolving complex project issues.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, environmental management and risk.
• Construction Industry Induction (White Card).
• Ability to complete criminal history screening.

Successful candidate & requirements

• RPEQ registration and a Civil Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord, or an accepted equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience managing the design and/or construction of civil infrastructure projects, ideally involving road maintenance, rehabilitation or safety improvements.
• Experience in contract administration, tender evaluation, procurement and contractor management.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deliver outcomes within scope, budget and agreed timeframes.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading engineering teams, mentoring technical staff and resolving complex project issues.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, environmental management and risk.
• Current C-class driver’s license.
• Construction Industry Induction (White Card).
• Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to complete criminal history screening.

If you are a principal engineer with extensive experience in road maintenance, rehabilitation or safety improvements, this is the contract opportunity for you.