Senior Projects Engineer

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• Salary starting circa $107K+ (based on skills/experience) + 11.5% Superannuation
• Doncaster East Depot location
• Full permanent position

Exciting opportunity to use your key engineering design skills to help deliver complex civil projects for the Manningham community. This role plays a vital role in scoping and managing civil infrastructure projects with a water focus, so works could include easement drainage design or solving flooding issues with other civil related works thrown in for variety. You will join a collaborative and people focused team that are all able to assist your growth.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

Civil infrastructure is important to our community. Having an extensive road and drainage network in both urban and rural settings, we aim to provide a sustainable, safe, equitable and efficient networks to cater for our people. Improving safety and accessibility for residents to and from the local road networks along with improving flood and stormwater management is our focus.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, enthusiastic, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We're constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

This position is responsible for the design and administration of the infrastructure projects with an emphasis on drainage for Manningham. This is achieved through the evaluation of design problems and then designing or managing consultants to develop construction plans for tendering. Often, you will be required to think on your feet and adapt to changing conditions- be that underground services, politics, or topography, amongst others, to ensure works get designed to a high standard.

• Equivalent of a Degree or Diploma in Engineering or a related field with substantial experience in the design of civil projects (a focus on stormwater highly regarded).
• A professional with the ability to design, review and manage the design of complex civil projects.
• A project delivery professional who can effectively and economically plan, implement, and supervise civil projects to ensure compliance with the contract, Council requirements, industry standards and legislative requirements.
• A specialist who naturally mentors engineers and fosters an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• A problem solver, able to resolve complex operational and service delivery issues to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experienced in the use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or Civil Site Design for the design/review of roads, drains and traffic improvement works.
• Experience and understanding of ESD, IWM and WSUD.

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the "Who are you?' section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Coordinator Civil Projects on or 03 9210 2615.

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Applications close on Sunday 16 March 2025 at 11pm

Don't meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

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Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.