As the Civil Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of innovative and sustainable civil engineering projects from concept to completion. Your role will require a blend of strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure our projects meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. 

Responsibilities: 

Project Management & Execution

• Lead the entire project lifecycle from conception to completion, including planning,
  design, procurement, and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality
  standards, meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant engineering standards, building codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proactively identify and assess potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and
  implement measures to minimise hazards and ensure safety.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures throughout the project
  lifecycle to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Effectively allocate resources (personnel, materials, equipment) to maximise
  efficiency, productivity, and return on investment.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate, and inspire a team of civil engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team
  members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Conduct regular 1-1s and expedition (performance) reviews, provide constructive
  feedback, and set clear expectations for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork, knowledge sharing, and open communication.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the team.

Business Development & Partner Experience

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and
  expectations.
• Effectively communicate project progress, address client concerns, and provide
  regular updates. Ensure the team is complete partner experience check ins.
• Contribute to business development initiatives by identifying new opportunities,
  preparing proposals, and participating in industry events.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts, including clients, partners, and suppliers.
• Participate in contract negotiations and ensure that contracts are favourable to the
  organisation.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant ISO standards and ensure project document is retained as per HSEQ Management System.
• Play a key role in developing and delivering systems or project administration training for employees.
• Participate in HSEQ training, report incidents, and support a culture of safety and quality.  
• Follow safety rules, identify and address risks, and promote a safe workplace.  
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Proactively identify and assess potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement measures to ensure safety in design and on site.
• Participates in Emergency Preparedness activities e.g. fire evacuations.

Innovation 

• Participate in discussions on work system improvements, including leveraging technology for information sharing, management, and quality control. 
• Actively engage in reviewing work standards and monitoring processes, initiating recommendations for improvement. 
• Assist clients to identify sustainable options and implications.
• Bring ideas forward on how we can improve the way we deliver our partner experience.

Technical

• Prepare and review design documentation including drawings, reports and technical specifications. 
• Ensuring civil design work complies with relevant standards. 
• Support the development and coordination of the multidisciplinary design packages with BIM or federated model environments. 
• Provide engineering input throughout the project lifecycle (planning, feasibility, concept, detailed design etc.).
• Coordinate with various consultants and clients to provide integrated solutions. 
• Support internal QA process and mentor junior staff in civil engineering. 
• Contribute to fee proposals, scope development, and estimation for civil design packages. 
• Understanding of 12D and Civil 3D knowledge is beneficial for guiding designers and drafters. 
• Proficient in reviewing client briefs and understanding actual client need (and then delivery on the requirements). 
• Perform engineering (calcs / modelling, etc.) and design functions as applicable to a project. This shall include minor drafting functions if appropriate, at least to a concept level. 
• Ability to identify, develop options, undertake value management exercises; and present these to Clients. 

Experience and Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience in Civil Engineering. Strong technical capability in general civil engineering, comprising competency to undertake: Stormwater Drainage Systems, Roads and Pavements, Earthworks and Site Grading, Water and Sewer Infrastructure, Utility Services Coordination, Civil Site Layout Planning and Geometry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent). 
• Member of Engineers Australia. 
• Charted Professional Engineer (CPEng) or Fellow of Engineers Australia.