Senior Civil Engineer - Transport Projects Lead

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

RPEQ compensation payments

Superannuation and leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse portfolio experience

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Mackay/Whitsunday District seeks a Principal Engineer (Civil) to lead the strategic delivery of road infrastructure programs and provide expert guidance to project managers across the district.

You will oversee complex projects, ensure compliance with standards, and build productive relationships with government, industry and communities while guiding a team of six direct reports.

Qualifications

• Four-year WA-accredited Bachelor of Engineering or recognised equivalent.
• RPEQ registration mandatory.
• Current Class C driver licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative strategic and operational program management advice to District Director and Program Managers.
• Lead project management across the District's transport infrastructure portfolio.
• Monitor progress and report to senior leaders; manage key stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (WA-accredited)

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Mackay/Whitsunday District seeks a Principal Engineer (Civil) to lead the strategic delivery of road infrastructure programs and provide expert guidance to project managers across the district.

You will oversee complex projects, ensure compliance with standards, and build productive relationships with government, industry and communities while guiding a team of six direct reports.