Senior Bridge and Structures Engineer

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12% superannuation

Education assistance

Training and development

35-hour work week

Long service leave

Fitness program

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council – Newcastle NSW is seeking a Senior Bridge and Structures Engineer to lead the planning and management of bridge and structure assets across the council's network, including major culverts and retaining walls. You will ensure safety, reliability and sustainability for a growing community.

This exciting role combines technical engineering with asset management strategy, risk assessment and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver meaningful

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in bridge and civil structures inspection, assessment, maintenance or asset management
• Knowledge of bridge standards incl. AS 5100, Austroads Guide to Bridge Technology or TfNSW standards
• Experience applying asset management, risk management and lifecycle planning
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience preparing technical documentation and engineering advice
• Class C Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and management of Council's bridge and structure assets
• Develop asset management plans, lifecycle models and renewal programs
• Provide specialist engineering advice on bridge and structural performance, risk and lifecycle management
• Assess existing and proposed bridge assets to determine future requirements
• Develop and manage forward capital works and renewal programs
• Provide senior technical leadership, mentoring and peer review
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve community outcomes
• Support legislative compliance, risk management and reporting requirements

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Bridge asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Communication

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council – Newcastle NSW

Shape the future of one of Australia's most unique coastal cities.

As our Senior Bridge and Structures Engineer, you'll play a key role in the long-term planning, management and improvement of Lake Macquarie's bridge and structure assets. Working within the Infrastructure Asset Management Team, you'll help ensure our bridges, major culverts, retaining walls, pedestrian bridges and other civil structures remain safe, reliable and sustainable for our growing community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, strategic asset management and stakeholder engagement to deliver meaningful infrastructure outcomes.

This exciting role will:

• Lead the planning and management of Council's bridge and structure assets
• Develop asset management plans, lifecycle models and renewal programs that support informed investment decisions
• Provide specialist engineering advice on bridge and structural asset performance, risk and lifecycle management
• Assess existing and proposed bridge and structure assets to determine future requirements
• Develop and manage forward capital works and renewal programs aligned with Council priorities
• Provide senior technical leadership, mentoring and peer review within the team
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve effective community outcomes
• Support legislative compliance, risk management and reporting requirements relating to Council's bridge and structure assets

Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced civil or structural engineer with a strong background in bridge and structural infrastructure asset management. You enjoy solving complex problems, making evidence-based decisions and influencing positive outcomes through collaboration and technical expertise.
You can confidently manage competing priorities, communicate complex technical information in plain English and build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in bridge and civil structures inspection, assessment, maintenance, renewal or asset management
• Knowledge of bridge and transport structure standards, including AS 5100, Austroads Guide to Bridge Technology or TfNSW standards
• Experience applying asset management, risk management and lifecycle planning principles
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills
• Experience preparing technical documentation, reports and engineering advice
• A Class C Driver's Licence

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $118,937 to $138,224 per year + 12% superannuation
• Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience, with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• 35-hour working week, with flexible conditions
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Education assistance
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week
• Plus many more great employee benefits

For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Veli Sedev, Coordinator Infrastructure Asset Management, on 0466 144 ***or via email ******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

If you need assistance submitting your applicationclick hereor please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Attraction Partner, on 02 4921 0***or via email ********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

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