Senior Structural Engineer
Job No:
SSC1181
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Senior Structural Engineer
- Take a leadership role in a dynamic engineering structural design group focused on innovative infrastructure projects.
- Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, ensuring high-quality design outcomes.
- Engage in project planning and resource allocation, maintaining clear communication with clients and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the community's infrastructure goals while upholding high standards of quality and safety.
About Us
At Sutherland Shire Council, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community through effective infrastructure planning and management. Our Asset Strategy & Delivery Unit is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions across various infrastructure domains, ensuring that we meet the needs of our residents while adhering to the highest standards of engineering excellence.
With a multidisciplinary approach, we strive to meet the strategic goals outlined in the Community Strategic Plan, ensuring a vibrant, safe, and environmentally friendly setting environment for our residents.
Position Overview
The Senior Structural Engineer will play a crucial role within the Asset Strategy Delivery Unit, overseeing the design and documentation processes for a range of structural projects, including bridges, wharves, jetties, buildings, retaining walls and other civil engineering works. This position is pivotal in achieving design excellence while meeting client expectations related to time, cost, and quality.
As a leader in the team, you will not only manage project deliverables but also provide valuable technical advice, mentor junior engineers, and engage and manage with external consultants. Your contributions will directly support the Council’s Community Strategic Plan goals, ensuring a robust and sustainable infrastructure for the Shire.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will possess a strong background in civil or structural engineering, with extensive experience in design documentation and project management of structural projects. If you are a driven leader with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions, we would love to hear from you!
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and NPER certification.
- Extensive experience in structural design documentation to Australian Standards.
- Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the Building Code of Australia and local government regulations.
We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrates sound judgement in decision-making, and is focused on achieving exceptional results while fostering a customer-centric culture.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Tuesday 26 November 2024
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of closing
- Package: up to $122,000 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent full-time position 35 hours per week with 19-day flexitime offered
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options. In addition, we offer generous leave provisions, including an additional 7 days of personal leave, to support your work-life balance.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
Reach out to Nicole Robinson, Infrastructure Planning and Design Manager nrobinson@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Breanna Rivers, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, brivers@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.