Associate or Senior Associate – Bridges

Who are we?

BG&E is a civil and structural engineering consultancy, celebrated for our innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability. Now part of the SYSTRA Group, we continue our decades-long commitment to delivering high-quality technical expertise to our clients – proud to support the ambitious growth of a sustainable and resilient international company.

We partner with clients and stakeholders to challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in engineering.  

The position

Ongoing business growth has created an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate in our Bridge team to assist in the delivery of high-quality design and advisory solutions to our clients for a variety of projects, from private asset owners, contractors to state government agencies.

Key Accountabilities:

• Advising on bridge engineering design solutions from concept design through to construction, maintenance, and closure
• Manage and contribute to the design of projects that leave a significant legacy for our community
• Guide graduates and engineers in their career journey
• Oversee project management activities
• Manage projects. This will involve coordinating people, facilities and resources within tight timelines and in line with budgetary constraints
• Oversee construction activities and provide clear and concise advice to Clients and Contractors to ensure the quality of construction
• Demonstrate, promote and communicate BG&E Values
• Engage with other Sectors and to look for opportunities to engage with other groups
• Create a culture of continuous improvement by challenging to status quo and promoting the use of technical expertise and innovation

About You:

You will be a key contributor and leader within BG&E's Bridge team where you'll strengthen the existing skills and capabilities to complement our other well-established disciplines. As a successful professional engineer, you are expected to have:

• Relevant engineering qualifications and be a Chartered Engineer
• Around 10 to 15 years of experience in bridge engineering design across a wide range of projects
• The ability to lead and mentor graduates and engineers and contribute to their career development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large projects and/or oversee a portfolio of smaller projects take the lead in developing new business opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of others through sharing expertise
• Actively promote the use of best practices throughout the team and beyond and utilise technology where appropriate to improve the quality and efficiency of the work
• Understands fee/budget and ensures cost-effective solutions to maximise profit and cash flow
• Understands the terms and conditions within contracts and works within these parameters
• Promotes added value to clients and spots new business opportunities
• Networks with people from other parts of the organisation
• Builds high-level strategic relationships with clients, collaborators, government, and industry peer groups, within and beyond the Region.
• Excellent attention to detail along with high-level verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments

What do we offer?

• Flexible working arrangements to help achieve real work life balance. 
• Competitive remuneration. 
• Generous leave arrangements including a purchased leave scheme
• Health and wellbeing support via a confidential Employee Assistance Program. 
• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be, including leveraging BG&E's global network of experts to help you realise your professional development goals to grow your career at BG&E. 

Wellbeing and Safety 

BG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance. 

Diversity and Inclusion 

Equality is part of BG&E's DNA. We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.