Senior Engineer

The Senior / Principal Professional (Defence) role contributes to the winning, management and delivery of moderate to large scale projects, management of the Defence Civil Infrastructure Team and growing the broader Defence business. The successful individual shall be responsible for the management of project resources, budgets and timelines and enhancing client and working relationships through project work. This role will also include supporting the preparation of proposals and presentations to clients to win work

alongside the Defence Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Civil Engineering design,
• Personal driven and desire to pursue goals,
• Technically capable and strong commercial acumen,
• Passionate about growing the business,
• Interested in developing junior team members,
• Flexible in approach with a desire to think differently about how to meet client needs,
• Desire to support BG&E in its endeavour to support Defence across Australia.

Responsibilities
Technical / Professional Expertise

• Strong technical capability in general civil engineering, comprising competency to undertake:
• Stormwater Drainage Systems
• Roads and Pavements
• Earthworks and Site Grading
• Water and Sewer Infrastructure
• Utility Services Coordination
• Civil Site Layout Planning and Geometry
• Prepare and review design documentation including drawings, reports and technical specifications.
• Ensuring civil design work complies with relevant standards.
• Support the development and coordination of multidisciplinary design packages with BIM or federated model environments.
• Provide engineering input throughout the project lifecycle (planning, feasibility, concept, detailed design etc).
• Coordinate with various consultants and clients to provide integrated solutions.
• Support internal QA process and mentor junior staff in civil engineering.
• Contribute to fee proposals, scope development, and estimation for civil design packages.
• Understanding of 12D and Civil 3D knowledge is beneficial for guiding designers and drafters.
• Proficient in reviewing client briefs and understanding actual client need (and then delivery on the requirements).
• 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.
• Ability to identify, develop options, undertake value management exercises; and present these toClients.

Financial / Project Management

• Take responsibility for delivery of individual projects or components of projects to a client successfully. This involves technical quality, budget and programme.
• Manage projects effectively including communication of project goals and work expectations.
• Monitor time and cost information & ensure project profitability.
• Complete project reviews.
• Monitor quality of work (deliverables) and quality of service.
• Monitor client satisfaction.

Business Development and Client Management

• Develop and foster positive relationships with internal and external clients, taking responsibility for key relationship management for a selection of existing and potential clients.
• Determine clients' needs and expectations and document how they will be achieved e.g., in proposals, thought pieces, project plans, etc.
• Develop pursuit plans for key opportunities.
• Complete and manage the preparation of bids, proposals and marketing material.
• Identify opportunities for extending existing contracts, changes of scope and cross selling.Internal Business
• Ability to network quickly and connect throughout the global BG&E business to strengthen capability and value for clients.
• Ability to provide input to growing the Defence Business line.

Leadership

• A passionate and driven individual who enjoys challenging themselves, delivers on commitments and believes in contributing to the Defence of Australia.
• Takes personal accountability for own actions and decisions.
• Demonstrates confidence and ability in persuading and building support for own ideas and plans.
• 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.

KPI's

• Completion of projects exceeding client expectations (to be determined on Client feedback on projects delivered)
• Excellent report writing skills (both technical and non-technical).
• Completion of projects on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Coaching and mentoring of junior staff, successfully assigning tasks and projects to meet staff personal development and business requirements.
• Developing existing client relationships as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively (be responsive, professional and clear).

Cultural

• Demonstrate a personal interest in the development and success of all staff in your project teams.
• Participate in group activities regularly and as a high priority (i.e. boardgames and activities such as bowling / mini golf / lunches etc).
• Perform effective delegation to develop the skills of your project team.
• Provide recognition for staff who have performed well and are performing to a high level.

Software / Modelling

Role
As a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer you will be expected to have experience using a variety of engineering software. These are not all mandatory to be successful in the role however it is assumed that an Senior / Principal candidate would have experience with or working knowledge of some of the following software packages at a minimum:

• Civil 3D / 12D (not mandatory, though working knowledge of is looked upon favourably)
• AutoTURN
• AutoCAD
• Navisworks
• WaterGEMS / SewerGEMS (or equivalent Bentley Software)
• EPANET
• SIDRA
• StormCAD / Civilstorm
• DRAINS / PC SUMP
• MUSIC
• HEC-RAS and Other Relevant Flood Modelling Packages (RORB / TUFLOW)
• HY-8
• CulvertMaster
• QGIS / MapInfo / ArcGIS
• Advanced Excel (formulas etc)

You will not be expected to utilise these skills regularly as the position requires an agile individual able to seamlessly undertake a variety of complex civil engineering

works and tasks.

General Time Allocation Guide
We would expect your effort to be managed across the following three-time categories in generally:

• 80%-85% Client Service (Projects)
• Client Development and Bidding (10%-15%)
• Our People, Culture and Training (5%-10%

Skills, Qualifications And Experience
To be successful in the Senior / Principal Engineer role the candidate shall have:

• A Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent) recognised by Engineer's Australia.
• Experience in Civil related design and delivery of land development and or building type projects, including multi-disciplinary servicing of developments.
• Chartered Engineering Professional (preferred) and or RPEQ Certification.
• 6+ Civil Engineering experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.

Benefits of Working for BG&E (*Defence Team Specific)

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

Please note that all candidates must be eligible to work within Australia and must be eligible to attain Baseline or NV1/NV2 clearances.