Senior Engineer - Defence

Description

• Monitor time and cost information & ensure project profitability.
• Contribute to fee proposals, scope development, and estimation for civil design packages.
• Coaching and mentoring of junior staff, successfully assigning tasks and projects to meet staff personal development and business requirements.
• Complete and manage the preparation of bids, proposals and marketing material.
• Perform engineering (calcs / modelling etc) and design functions as applicable to a project. This shall include minor drafting functions if appropriate at least to a concept level.
• Perform effective delegation to develop the skills of your project team.
• Monitor quality of work (deliverables) and quality of service.
• Developing existing client relationships as required.
• Lead Civil Engineering design,
• Monitor client satisfaction.
• Provide engineering input throughout the project lifecycle (planning, feasibility, concept, detailed design etc).
• Participate in group activities regularly and as a high priority (i.e. boardgames and activities such as bowling / mini golf / lunches etc).
• Civil Site Layout Planning and Geometry
• Determine clients’ needs and expectations and document how they will be achieved e.g., in proposals, thought pieces, project plans, etc.
• Completion of projects on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Mentors junior staff and passes on knowledge within own area of expertise. This includes where appropriate; supervising, training and motivating the design team to achieve required project outcomes.
• Manage projects effectively including communication of project goals and work expectations.
• Provide recognition for staff who have performed well and are performing to a high level.
• Coordinate with various consultants and clients to provide integrated solutions.
• Take responsibility for delivery of individual projects or components of projects to a client successfully. This involves technical quality, budget and programme.
• Identify opportunities for extending existing contracts, changes of scope and cross selling.Internal Business
• Ensuring civil design work complies with relevant standards.
• Complete project reviews.
• Completion of projects exceeding client expectations (to be determined on Client feedback on projects delivered)
• Support the development and coordination of multidisciplinary design packages with BIM or federated model environments.
• Develop pursuit plans for key opportunities.
• Develop and foster positive relationships with internal and external clients, taking responsibility for key relationship management for a selection of existing and potential clients.
• Support internal QA process and mentor junior staff in civil engineering.
• Prepare and review design documentation including drawings, reports and technical specifications.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent) recognised by Engineer’s Australia.
• StormCAD / Civilstorm
• 6+ Civil Engineering experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• HEC-RAS and Other Relevant Flood Modelling Packages (RORB / TUFLOW)
• QGIS / MapInfo / ArcGIS
• Technically capable and strong commercial acumen,
• Experience in Civil related design and delivery of land development and or building type projects, including multi-disciplinary servicing of developments.
• Ability to identify, develop options, undertake value management exercises; and present these toClients.
• Ability to communicate effectively (be responsive, professional and clear).
• Proficient in reviewing client briefs and understanding actual client need (and then delivery on the requirements).
• Ability to network quickly and connect throughout the global BG&E business to strengthen capability and value for clients.
• Strong technical capability in general civil engineering, comprising competency to undertake:
• Advanced Excel (formulas etc)
• Civil 3D / 12D (not mandatory, though working knowledge of is looked upon favourably)
• Ability to provide input to growing the Defence Business line.
• Excellent report writing skills (both technical and non-technical).
• Client Development and Bidding (10%-15%)
• Chartered Engineering Professional (preferred) and or RPEQ Certification.
• WaterGEMS / SewerGEMS (or equivalent Bentley Software)
• Understanding of 12D and Civil 3D knowledge is beneficial for guiding designers and drafters.
• Demonstrates confidence and ability in persuading and building support for own ideas and plans.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 80%-85% Client Service (Projects)
• Paid Chartered Engineer Status
• Profit Share Bonus
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Partnership with Westpac offering Financial Literacy Programs, exclusive offers and support from Westpac’s lending specialist
• Novated Leasing
• Free Annual Financial Planning Consultation
• Lift Fitness
• Exclusive offers and discounts on a wide variety of products and services (EAP)
• Flexible days and or working arrangements*
• Income Protection Insurance
• Unlimited flexible in ‘Working from Home’ (post probation completion) *
• Learning and development initiatives
• Pair Parental Leave
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance