Engineering Manager

Concentis are partnering with Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) to source an Engineering Manager. GAWB is a commercial Statutory Authority responsible to the Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water. GAWB’s purpose is to supply water in bulk to major consumers in the Gladstone Region. Those consumers comprise major industries, power generating organisations, and the Gladstone Regional Council. GAWB manages a variety of assets ranging from major water storage through to pump stations, pipelines, storage tanks and water treatment plants and takes measures to protect the quantity and quality of present and future water supplies and provides, operates and maintains recreational facilities and fish fingerling production facilities and stocking programs.

Reporting to the General Manager Capital, The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Engineering team in developing a roadmap for future project requirements. The Engineering Manager will play a crucial role in providing guidance and direction of Engineering activities, manage financial resources, budgets and ensuring compliance for relevant standards and regulations. Your proactive approach and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation is paramount as well as ensuring Engineering programs are delivered timely and organisational standards are met. You will be a people centric leader, be self-motivated and have the ability to hit the ground running to help shape the future for engineering projects at Gladstone Area Water Board.

• Ensure programs are conducted within budgets, service agreements and strategic objectives
• Providing technical support and guidance to the engineering team, project managers, consultants and contractors
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and maintain all technical documentation and processes
• Lead and mentor staff to promote a culture of teamwork and efficiency
• Comply with GAWB’s Health and Safety procedures and risk management principles
• Oversee the delivery of the Dam Safety Improvement and Compliance program

Tertiary qualifications within Engineering (preferably Civil, Electrical or related discipline)
Current valid “C” Class Driver’s Licence
Demonstrated relevant experience in an equivalent role, preferably in the water industry
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
Membership of Engineers Australia (CPEng) and/or Registered Professional Engineer, Queensland (RPEQ) is desirable
Project Management Certification (AIPM or PMI) will also be advantageous

• Take advantage of the GAWB’s competitive remuneration and employment benefits
• Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects
• Work for an organisation whose values are the basis for the way they work

If this sounds like you, please click apply or contact Lauren Kirk on 0457 770 *** for a confidential discussion today.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
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.

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