Senior Development Engineer - Local Govt (5-Month)

Charterhouse Partnership; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

38-hour work week

Local government project

Job summary

Charterhouse Partnership is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join a local government team on a 5-month contract with the potential extension. The role focuses on developing applications, supervising construction works, and helping shape engineering policies to minimise the impact on Council Infrastructure and community.

The position offers a 38-hour week, a rate of $64.81ph plus super, and contract until March 2027.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering or Construction degree.
• Experience providing expert advice on development and civil engineering matters, including local government.

Responsibilities

• Assess engineering aspects of Subdivision, Development Applications and Subdivision Works Certificates.
• Supervise civil construction works associated with subdivisions and large developments.
• Provide advice to developers, Council, consultants, contractors and the public on development engineering matters such as stormwater and on site detention requirements, erosion control works, and vehicular access.
• Issue Subdivision Works Certificate Certificates for drainage, road and subdivision works.
• Ensure that appropriate amendments and conditions are imposed on applications to ensure a satisfactory engineering standard of development in accordance with Council’s policies and Development Control Plans.
• Ensure that design of new infrastructure work is of a standard satisfactory to Council and is in accordance with sound engineering practice and that construction is in accordance with the approved plan.
• Prepare assessment reports and conditions within adopted Council timeframes.
• Prepare reports to Council on engineering matters related to developments.
• Check Subdivision Plans for compliance with engineering requirements.
• Liaise with public authorities and government departments on matters relating to developments.

Skills

Expert advice

Local government experience

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction degree

Job description

Charterhouse Partnership is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join a local government team on a 5-month contract with the potential extension. The role focuses on developing applications, supervising construction works, and helping shape engineering policies to minimise the impact on Council Infrastructure and community.

The position offers a 38-hour week, a rate of $64.81ph plus super, and contract until March 2027.