Senior Development Engineer

Chandler Macleod; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod in Sydney, Australia seeks an experienced Senior Development Engineer to assess and manage engineering aspects of development applications, subdivision works and major development projects. This role ensures development outcomes meet engineering, environmental and community standards while protecting Council infrastructure.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree and strong knowledge of roads, drainage, stormwater, traffic and water quality management, plus experience

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess engineering components of Development Applications (DAs), Subdivision Works Certificates and Subdivision Certificates.
• Supervise civil construction works associated with subdivisions and major developments.
• Provide expert advice on stormwater, on-site detention, drainage, roads, erosion and sediment control, traffic matters and vehicle access.
• Review engineering designs and ensure compliance with Council standards and industry best practice.
• Prepare assessment reports, engineering conditions and recommendations within required timeframes.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, contractors, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor Development Engineers and provide specialist technical advice on complex projects.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Engineer to assess and manage engineering aspects of development applications, subdivision works and major development projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring development outcomes meet engineering, environmental and community standards while protecting Council infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess engineering components of Development Applications (DAs), Subdivision Works Certificates and Subdivision Certificates.
• Supervise civil construction works associated with subdivisions and major developments.
• Provide expert advice on stormwater, on-site detention, drainage, roads, erosion and sediment control, traffic matters and vehicle access.
• Review engineering designs and ensure compliance with Council standards and industry best practice.
• Prepare assessment reports, engineering conditions and recommendations within required timeframes.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, contractors, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor Development Engineers and provide specialist technical advice on complex projects.

About You

You will be a highly experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in land development, subdivision projects and development assessment.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence.
• Extensive experience in development engineering, civil design and construction associated with urban development.
• Strong knowledge of roads, drainage, stormwater, flooding, traffic and water quality management principles.
• Experience assessing Development Applications, Subdivision Works Certificates and Subdivision Certificates.
• Knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and related legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Highly Regarded

• Local Government development engineering experience.
• Land subdivision expertise.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of the Local Government Act and Roads Act.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion