Experienced Civil Engineer

  • A "Tree Change" Opportunity for an Experienced Civil Engineer
  • Diverse Variety of Work and Projects
  • Based in Chinchilla
Why join the business:
  
Our client:
  • Is a private, medium sized engineering firm;
  • Specialises in civil and structural design and project management across the Darling Downs and Maranoa regions;
  • Has a wide range of projects in the pipeline, across state government (Transport & Main Roads), energy/gas and private sectors;
  • Provides services in structural & geotechnical engineering, environmental management and asset management;
  • Was founded in 1956 and is one of Queensland’s largest regionally based Consulting Engineering firms; and
  • Has offices and team members in Chinchilla, Roma, Tara, Miles and Toowoomba.
About the role:
  
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing projects, design tasks and documentation;
  • Providing timely advice and technical information to internal teams;
  • Monitoring and reporting on project progress to relevant stakeholders;
  • Developing fee proposals/ cost estimates for all proposed and additional works;
  • Conducting periodic site inspections of construction works and monitoring the performance of all contractors and subcontractors; and
  • Administering construction contracts.
About you:

To be successful in the role, you will possess a minimum of a Bachelor level degree in Engineering. You will also ideally have:

  • Knowledge of QUDM, IPWEAQ, AUSTROADS and DTMR guidelines;
  • Sound knowledge of construction practices for rural and urban roads and utility infrastructure;
  • Experience in administration of construction contracts;
  • Sound interpersonal skills and commitment to building and maintaining business relationships; and
  • Minimum 7 years of industry experience (5 years relevant Australian experience).
You will be required to have a white card and an unrestricted Driver’s License, as travel to job sites (using company pool vehicles) will be required.
  
How to Apply?
  
If this opportunity is of interest, please click “Apply” to submit your resume to JP Smith Recruitment & HR. For any enquiries, please call Jamie Smith on 07 4659 7400 quoting reference number 3665285.