Senior Construction Engineer

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

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About Melbourne Water

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne's water cycle, we care for water, life, and land throughout Melbourne, supporting both its people and biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, or kayak down the Yarra, we're there. We've been delivering some of the world's cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife for more than 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what's right, you're in the right place.

About The Role

As the Senior Construction Engineer, reporting to the DSS Quality Assurance Regional Manager, you will be an engineer and construction expert. You will work closely with the Project Engineers in the Construction Assessment & Delivery (CAD) team at Melbourne Water, collaborating with land development consultants, contractors, and private landowners to ensure that stormwater treatment & flood prevention infrastructure assets such as wetlands, waterways, retarding basins, and pipelines meet Melbourne Water's standards and expectations.

Your key responsibilities include :
  1. Inspect DSS construction sites across Melbourne Water's region to make practical engineering and vegetation decisions in real-time, assess and resolve field issues, and collaborate with various stakeholders.
  2. Provide input on the suitability of the Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) submitted by developers' consultants.
  3. Participate in project management activities, including financial aspects like variations and cost options.
About You
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental or Civil Engineering.
  • Experience in environmental, geotechnical, vegetation, SEMPs, or civil engineering projects.
  • Experience in the land development industry, preferably in government roles.
  • Ability to manage multiple large-scale site projects simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Leadership experience, including mentoring and coaching.
  • Strong health, safety, and environment mindset.
  • Industry White Card required.
  • Willingness to undergo medical, criminal record, and qualification checks.
  • Victorian driver's license required.

This role involves working from site four days a week in various Melbourne regions and one day from the Docklands office or home.

Salary: MW EA Level 7.1 - $115,394 + Super.

For more information, review the attached position description: Senior Construction

Why Join Us

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and life. Our passionate team is committed to protecting the community's way of life, with a culture emphasizing safety, purpose, results, and learning.

We promote diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, mature age, and young jobseekers from all backgrounds.

If you are curious, action-oriented, outcome-focused, and care about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to hear from you.

How To Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date : Sunday 24th August 2025 (AEST).

Additional Details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Other

Industries: Civil Engineering, Construction, Utilities

Note: The job posting appears active; no indication of expiration.

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