Regional Engineering Services Leader

Council Jobs; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council housing and vehicle allowances

Relocation assistance

Leadership remit to shape capital and,

Job summary

Isaac Regional Council is seeking a Manager Engineering Services to lead a growing team responsible for infrastructure planning, design coordination and capital delivery across transport, water and related assets in a diverse regional portfolio. The role requires a civil engineering background, strong leadership and the ability to work with industry and government partners to deliver practical outcomes.

The forwarding team will be expanded to clarify roles and strengthen capability within the

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree and registration with a relevant authority (RPEQ preferred).
• Experience leading large civil infrastructure teams and capital programs.
• Strong capability in infrastructure planning, asset management and program development.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Civil infrastructure

Infrastructure planning

Asset management

Capital works programs

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Education

Civil Engineering degree

RPEQ certification

Postgraduate management qualifications

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Isaac Regional Council is seeking a Manager Engineering Services to lead a growing team responsible for infrastructure planning, design coordination and capital delivery across transport, water and related assets in a diverse regional portfolio. The role requires a civil engineering background, strong leadership and the ability to work with industry and government partners to deliver practical outcomes.

The forwarding team will be expanded to clarify roles and strengthen capability within the