National Bridge Lead

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Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you

Our Infrastructure business is currently looking for a National Bridge Lead to grow and lead our bridge engineering capability across Australia.

The National Bridge Lead provides support to the Regional Director for Highways & Bridges and is responsible for supervising a group of bridge engineers and designers. This candidate will provide people leadership, while raising bridge knowledge and expertise across the group.

You will have a responsibility over hiring and expanding the team; being the key interface with contractors and state government; developing new business; maintaining and nurturing existing client relationships; liaising with other business sector leaders and teams within the organization and generally raising the profile of the bridge engineering offering across the market.

Key responsibilities:

• Planning, organizing, and leading projects teams in the delivery, design, and documentation of project requirements;
• Lead contract negotiations including variations, claims and commercial disputes, and ensure fulfilment of contract negotiations;
• Project management and technical leadership across various multi-disciplined projects;
• Organising business development and strategic initiatives, including preparation of proposals;
• Monitor output to ensure all of the group's work is completed to a high technical standard, within agreed budgets and timeframes, and in compliance with Hatch's business systems;
• Developing new and maintaining existing client relationships;
• Mentoring and development of technical staff;
• Provide vision and leadership to team members;
• Hiring and expanding the team;
• Liaising with other business sectors leaders within and outside of the organization; and,
• Approval of employee time, expenses and other management functions needed for day-to-day operations.

Qualifications and experience:

Essential

• A relevant degree in civil engineering;
• Extensive industry experience as a Bridge Engineer recognised by clients at state level;
• Assist other staff in team situations and actively share technical knowledge and expertise;
• Understanding of design and analysis of bridges and civil structures for public and private infrastructure
• Flexible in attitude and ability to both lead or direct a group of technical staff;
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards in current engineering and construction principles, methods and practices; in particular for TMR, Vicroads, TfNSW and with Australian Standards;
• Track record of delivering complex multidisciplinary projects on time and to budget.

Desirable

• Professional Engineer registered with Engineers Australia or other relevant country registration; RPEV, CPEng and RPEQ highly desirable
• Experience and interest in business development initiatives, and in the development and maintenance of client relations;
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and clients (both written and verbal);
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments.

An employee-owned organisation, by joining Hatch you will have the opportunity to be recognised and rewarded for your efforts. You will be provided with many benefits including: competitive remuneration and above statutory superannuation payments; optional salary sacrifice for additional annual leave, and participation in various employee reward and recognition and health and wellbeing programs.

To be considered for these roles you must have current work rights in Australia (i.e. a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia).

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Be a part of exceptional and diverse work teams, combining and applying vast engineering and business knowledge to the world's toughest challenges.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.