Experienced Civil Engineer

JP Smith Recruitment + Human Resources

  • Toowoomba, QLD Darling Downs, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
  • 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 specialising in civil and structural design and project management across the Darling Downs and Maranoa regions. They have a wide range of projects in the pipeline, across state government (Transport & Main Roads), energy/gas and private sectors. The firm also provides services in structural & geotechnical engineering, environmental management and asset management. Founded in 1956, our client is one of Queensland’s largest regionally based Consulting Engineering firms, with offices and team members in Chinchilla, Roma, Tara, Miles and Toowoomba.
About the role:This is a hands-on role where you will be delivering high quality civil engineering services to Councils and private enterprises. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing projects and design tasks;
  • Overseeing the creation of project designs and documentation to the client’s satisfaction;
  • 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;
  • Administering construction contracts; and
  • Communicating with external stakeholders to convey key information.
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.

JP Smith Recruitment + Human Resources