Principal Civil Engineer, Transport Projects (Flexible)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Townsville seeks a Principal Engineer (Civil) to lead engineering and project delivery across preconstruction, procurement, contract administration and construction. You will provide expert engineering assurance, coordinate multiple disciplines and drive value-for-money outcomes.

You will oversee risk, quality assurance and governance while building strong stakeholder relationships and leading a team to deliver complex infrastructure on time and within

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia.
• RPEQ registration or evidence that assessment has started.
• Current Class C driver licence.
• Eligible to work in Australia.
• Criminal history screening and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Apply high-level engineering and project management expertise to preconstruction and delivery.
• Collaborate with internal project managers for preconstruction advice and QA.
• Coordinate preconstruction disciplines including environmental, cultural heritage and geotechnical.
• Manage contract performance and construction practices.
• Supervise and coordinate resources and teamwork toward project objectives.

Skills

Road design standards

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder relationships

Quality assurance

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Washington Accord)

RPEQ registration

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Townsville seeks a Principal Engineer (Civil) to lead engineering and project delivery across preconstruction, procurement, contract administration and construction. You will provide expert engineering assurance, coordinate multiple disciplines and drive value-for-money outcomes.

You will oversee risk, quality assurance and governance while building strong stakeholder relationships and leading a team to deliver complex infrastructure on time and within