Senior Bridge and Structures Engineer

Careers at Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary from 118,937 to 138

12% superannuation

35-hour working week

Education assistance

Training and development opportunities

Corporate fitness program

Long service leave after 5 years

More employee benefits

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council in NSW seeks a Senior Bridge and Structures Engineer to shape the long-term planning and management of bridge and structure assets across the city. You'll lead asset management plans, lifecycle models and renewal programs, provide specialist engineering advice, assess assets, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver safe, sustainable infrastructure.

This role offers a competitive salary, 35-hour week, education and training opportunities, and a supportive team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Structural engineering

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Documentation

Driver's Licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

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

As ourSenior 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 statementhereand 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