Senior Bridge and Structures Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 118,937–138,224 AUD

12% superannuation

Flexible conditions

35-hour week

Education assistance

Training & development

Fitness program

Long service leave

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Senior Bridge and Structures Engineer to lead planning and management of bridge and structure assets. You will develop asset management plans, renewal programs and provide specialist advice on performance, risk, and lifecycle management.

Join a team focused on safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure, with opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders and shape community outcomes.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with bridge/structural asset management.
• Knowledge of AS 5100, Austroads and TfNSW standards.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and management of bridge and structure assets.
• Develop asset management plans and renewal programs.
• Provide specialist engineering advice on performance, risk and lifecycle.
• Assess existing and proposed assets for future needs.
• Develop forward capital works aligned with Council priorities.
• Provide senior technical leadership, mentoring and peer review.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for outcomes.
• Support compliance, risk management and reporting requirements.

Skills

Bridge asset management

Asset lifecycle planning

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Communication skills

AS 5100 knowledge

TfNSW standards knowledge

Driver's Licence

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

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

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

LET'S START

• 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.

Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310