Principal Civil Engineer - Water
- Queensland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Listed 23/7/25
- Infrastructure
- Permanent / Full Time
- QLD Other
Concentis is partnering with Gladstone Regional Council (GRC) to source a Principal Civil Engineer for the Engineering, Assets Solutions team. Gladstone Regional Council plays a vital role in fostering community well being and sustainable development in Queensland, focusing on infrastructure, environmental management and supporting local services.Gladstone Regional Council is committed to a dynamic, proud, and diverse future for the Gladstone Region. Their success is built on a foundation of safe, engaged, high performing talent and values-based culture centred around their service principles.The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Assets Solutions, the Principal Civil Engineer, plays a critical role in designing long-term asset solutions that ensure performance, cost and community outcomes are achieved. You will lead investigations and designs that help shape the regions infrastructure.
- Lead the development of civil design solutions, including investigations, concept and detailed designs, specifications and cost estimates ensuring compliance with engineering standards
- Manage and coordinate external Consultants where required to meet project milestones, budget expectations and project deliverables
- Review, approve and sign off on design drawings, technical documents and cost estimates
- Maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders both inside and outside the Council
- Support annual program development and budget planning for design and investigation activities
- Mentor and support engineering and technical staff, encouraging professional development and upholding design standards within the team
- Bachelor Degree in Business (or related discipline)
- Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland (RPEQ) accreditation
- Proven experience in civil design and infrastructure investigations
- Strong communication, negotiation and report writing skills
- Experience engaging with contractors, consultations and other various stakeholders
- Experience in the application of Engineering Design Guidelines (Austroads and Water Services Association of Australia)
- Ability to lead, mentor and support technical staff
- Offering a range of employment benefits
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid work, flexible start and finish times)
- Ongoing personal development and career development opportunities
We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities or impairments and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.Concentis and the partners we work with are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.