Senior Construction Engineer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

To coordinate, manage and deliver capital works through the engagement of both internal and external service providers. In addition to the provision of a focal point for the coordination of capital programs from design hand over to completion whilst also providing comprehensive forward planning and project management services to project clients and customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review construction programs for the timely delivery of road construction works. The program will include works for all of Council’s civil assets, such as roads, stormwater, bridges, waste and coastal structures
• Liaise with Works Supervisors and Project Officers to ensure efficient allocation of plant and labour resources.
• Participate and ensure regular meetings and open communications, ranging from on-site toolbox meetings to formal Safety Committees and presentations as necessary to lead a strong safety culture with work crews and contractors and maintain sound working relationships (internal and external)
• Review designs and estimates for road construction works as required prior to issue of design for construction
• Lead assigned works crews and contractors, fostering a work culture reflective of council’s corporate values including managing performance, learning and development, recruitment and engagement activities

About you

You’ll be a strong forward planner, with the ability to examine situations, make decisions, and manage priorities. You’ll be knowledgeable around legislation and standards related to the role, which will be accompanied by your strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and deliver outcomes.

Additionally, you will have tertiary qualifications in engineering and eligibility to meet RPEQ certification. Extensive relevant experience and knowledge in the delivery of road construction and maintenance works is also required.

In return, you’ll be working with a progressive organisation which strives to be our best and work as one team to deliver high standards of service.

Having strong communication and use of contemporary technology tools is a requirement for this role. You have a proven ability to motivate performance and safety, proactively leading work crews and contractors.

Plus, you’ll enjoy all the lifestyle benefits the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Michael Connors during business hours on 0408 746 248.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.