Manager Engineering and Assets

2 weeks ago

Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia Public Sector People Full time
Overview Reporting directly to the Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Sustainability, the Chief Engineer will lead a team of technical professionals to ensure the effective delivery of current and future capital works programs. This includes roads, footpaths, kerb & gutter, stormwater systems, and marine infrastructure. You will play a pivotal role in asset management strategy, civil design, traffic planning, and the integration of sustainability outcomes into infrastructure development. The role also acts as the key asset owner and strategic planner for the organisation's core infrastructure assets.
Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership to the Engineering Services team, including project planning, asset renewal and design
Act as asset owner for roads, footpaths, kerb & gutter, stormwater infrastructure and marine assets
Deliver the Capital Works Program in line with time, budget, and quality expectations
Lead the development and implementation of Asset Management Plans, policies and condition-based programs
Oversee complex civil infrastructure design and apply strategic planning to project delivery
Lead initiatives in traffic and transport planning, road safety, parking strategy, and active transport infrastructure
Manage engineering input into development proposals and infrastructure-related policies
Provide expert technical advice across all levels of the organisation
Ensure effective budget and contract management across design and infrastructure portfolios
Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering team
Act as Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Sustainability when required
What You'll Bring Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Extensive experience in infrastructure planning, civil design, asset management and capital works delivery
Demonstrated leadership experience in local government or large-scale civil infrastructure environments
Deep understanding of asset lifecycle management and strategic infrastructure planning
Experience with Maintenance Management and Asset Management Systems
Strong commercial, contract, and financial management capabilities
Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and influence across departments
Proven track record in delivering complex infrastructure programs on time and within budget
Familiarity with traffic and transport planning, water-sensitive urban design and sustainability initiatives
If you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next contract opportunity please apply via the appropriate link with a CV attached. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Paul Cullen on .
Seniority level Director
Employment type Contract
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Architecture and Planning, Government Administration, and Government Relations Services
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