Construction Engineer

Council’s Transport Network Operations branch are responsible for road and infrastructure assets on the Sunshine Coast.

We are seeking an expert in the field of civil construction to contribute towards delivery of Council’s civil assets.  With population growth set to hit 500,000 in the next 15 years, the delivery of safe and high quality constructed civil assets is imperative.

As the successful candidate you will be required to coordinate, manage and deliver capital works through the engagement of both internal and external service providers.  This will include the coordination of capital works from design hand over to completion, whilst also providing comprehensive forward planning and project management services to project clients and customers. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading construction teams to deliver projects that are cost-effective, safe and high-quality.
• Prepare and review construction programs for the timely delivery of civil construction works.
• Liaise with the Supervisors and Field Leaders to ensure the efficient allocation of plant and labour resources for projects.
• Demonstrate leadership in terms of employee development, workplace health and safety, risk management, continuous improvement and quality systems
• Undertake audits throughout the projects including safety, quality and environment.
• Produce 3WLAH (Three-Week Lookahead) schedules.
• Cost tracking and management of invoices/subcontractor progress claims.
• Prepare and submit End of Month (EOM) reports
• Oversee QA/QC processes, including RFI, NCR, ITP, etc.
• Maintain and update project registers.
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-start meetings, and site inductions.
• Perform regular site inspections to ensure quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Review and assess SWMS.
• Prepare project-specific management plans.
• Manage purchase orders, plant and material bookings.

About you

As the successful candidate you hold a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline), complemented by over 2 years of post-graduate site experience.

You will have relevant experience and knowledge in the delivery of civil infrastructure and maintenance works, with demonstrated ability to lead work crews and contractors and motivate a strong performance and safety conscious culture.

As a professional engineer you will have proven ability to manage construction projects and programs using well-developed innovative problem-solving skills

You will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant WH&S and Environmental legislation, Advisory Standards and Industry Codes of Practice, Quality Systems along with risk management, assessment and control strategies and techniques

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.

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 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Sep Bashar during business hours on 0417 426 866.

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.