Senior Infrastructure Design & Projects Lead

Banana Shire Council; Queensland; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a Civil Engineer to coordinate the engineering aspects of internal and external infrastructure works within the Shire, ensuring compliance with Council policy, industry standards and legislative requirements.

Duties include providing technical advice to stakeholders, supervising the Technical Services team, managing projects and consultants, conducting specialist assessments (bridge inspections, road safety audits) and preparing funding applications.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Queensland C-class manual driver's licence.
• White or Blue Card (QLD General Safety Induction).
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and engineering support to internal and external stakeholders on operational works, development standards, design requirements and infrastructure projects, including the preparation of construction plans, engineering calculations, cost estimates, specifications and technical documentation.
• Investigate, assess and report on issues relating to the repair, maintenance and construction of Council's infrastructure assets.
• Undertake specialist technical assessments and designs, including Heavy Vehicle Route Assessments, Level 2 bridge inspections, Road Safety Audits and traffic management design.
• Supervise, train and mentor Technical Services team members.
• Manage infrastructure projects and technical consultants to achieve agreed scope, budget, quality and program outcomes.
• Prepare, submit and administer infrastructure funding applications and associated reporting requirements.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve work practices, procedures, policies and management systems.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Asset management

Surveying

GIS

MS Office

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Engineering design software

Job description

Banana Shire Council is seeking a Civil Engineer to coordinate the engineering aspects of internal and external infrastructure works within the Shire, ensuring compliance with Council policy, industry standards and legislative requirements.

Duties include providing technical advice to stakeholders, supervising the Technical Services team, managing projects and consultants, conducting specialist assessments (bridge inspections, road safety audits) and preparing funding applications.