Design Engineer - Manager

Opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to lead the Civil Design team with a Northern Sydney Council.

Collar Group is working with a Council in Sydney's North that hasan exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Leader, who values innovation and excellence, to lead their Civil Design team.
Currently the team has a focus in delivering design programs pertaining to a wide range of civil infrastructure projects including roads, stormwater, carparks, footpaths and traffic related projects. You will play a key role in delivering Department business plan, Council Strategic Plan, Council 4 years Deliver Plan, Council 1-year Operational plans.
This role will utilise your extensive design and construction experience, along with your leadership skills, to deliver civil design project that will benefit the local community.
Salary will range from $122,815 – $159,660 + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance + Superannuation + Leaseback Vehicle - dependent on your skills, experience, and qualifications.
Key Requirements

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering
• Proven experience in leading, managing and mentoring a civil based design team and providing sound construction advice.
• Proven experience in road and drainage design, footpath design, traffic facilities, flood modelling and water sensitive urban design
• Expert computer skills and proven experience in computer-aided design (CAD), Civil 3D, Drains (stormwater modelling program), HEC RAS and Tuflow
• High level professional and technical design skills including problem-solving, project costing and budgeting skills.
• Registered member of the Institute of Engineers Australia

Note: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Culture & Benefits

• Enjoy the benefit of a Private Use Leaseback vehicle
• Hybrid and flexible work from home and office arrangements available
• Enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

Interested or would like to know more?
Apply now or email your latest resume to erin.rodger@collar.group
All applications will be held in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for understanding.