Senior Lead Civil Engineer - Development & Mentorship

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12.65%

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Banked leave

Salary sacrifice options

Professional development

Health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

EAP

Social club

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council seeks a Lead Senior Engineer to provide expert civil engineering advice on development applications and to lead a team of engineers. You will assess complex proposals, review designs and prepare recommendations for Council and delegated authorities.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with developers and internal stakeholders, and ensure outcomes meet standards and best-practice engineering principles in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.
• Registered Professional Engineer Qld (RPEQ), or ability to obtain RPEQ registration within 12 months of commencement.
• Corporate Membership of Engineers Australia (or eligibility to obtain membership).
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Construction Industry White Card (or willingness to obtain before commencement).

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of engineering aspects of development applications.
• Review and approve engineering plans, reports and technical submissions.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for Council and delegated authorities.
• Provide expert advice to developers, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Attend pre-lodgement meetings and development assessment forums.
• Mentor, coach and support team members while fostering continuous improvement.
• Manage complex issues, negotiations and stakeholder relationships with professionalism and sound judgement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Council standards and engineering best practices.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Toowoomba Regional Council seeks a Lead Senior Engineer to provide expert civil engineering advice on development applications and to lead a team of engineers. You will assess complex proposals, review designs and prepare recommendations for Council and delegated authorities.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with developers and internal stakeholders, and ensure outcomes meet standards and best-practice engineering principles in a multidisciplinary environment.