AddressPosition: Team Lead, Civil/Stormwater
Salary: $130K- $145K plus super (dependant on experience)
Partridge Engineering based in North Sydney, where we are currently seeking a talented Senior Civil Engineer to join our dynamic team. We're known for our innovative approach to engineering projects, and we believe your skills and expertise could make a significant impact within our organization.
Our focus is on high-end single dwelling developments, complemented by occasional playground and sports pitch projects.
As Team Lead, you will spearhead a team of talented engineers and draftspersons, driving forward our mission to deliver cutting-edge stormwater and civil solutions. Your role will involve not only overseeing technical aspects but also inspiring and mentoring your team, ensuring each project meets our high standards of quality.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee day-to-day team operations and workflow management.
- Monitor performance and conduct regular meetings in line with the Partridge performance cycle.
- Assist in fee generation through various channels and internal project distribution.
- Develop negotiation skills and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
- Provide technical leadership and act as a liaison between the project team, management, and customers.
- Perform drainage, water quality, and flood modelling using engineering software.
- Prepare civil engineering design reports, assessments, and stormwater designs for DA & CC.
- Oversee and check drafting work to ensure it meets design requirements.
- Manage projects, including estimating, resource allocation, and scheduling.
- Conduct site inspections and handle builder site enquiries and design changes.
- Prepare invoices for projects at milestones or monthly.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or equivalent, with chartered membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia (MIEAust CPEng NER) and relevant state registration.
- Substantial civil engineering design experience, specializing in stormwater design, flood assessment, vehicular movements, pavement, public domain design, water quality, and WSUD.
- Expertise in rough grading, bulk earthworks, and material quantity estimates.
- 7+ years of relevant design experience (or 10+ years in the industry).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to develop complex and pragmatic solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with external agencies and project teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a small team environment.
- Proficiency in checking drafting documentation and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to inspire confidence, promote the practice, and secure repeat clients.
- Engineering leadership and mentoring skills.
- Proven project management skills from fee proposal to construction completion.
- Proficient in DRAINS, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, MUSIC, AutoCAD, and Civil3D.
Benefits:
- Work on exciting projects that will challenge and inspire you.
- Be part of a supportive and fun-loving team that feels more like family.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement – because your career deserves to soar.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Did we mention, we have the coolest office pool and ping pong table.
- Hybrid Working (2 days at home, 3 days in the workspace)
- Annual Reward & Recognition Bonus
- Professional Membership cost covered by Partridge.
- In-House Learning – CPD events regularly held in Sydney including a technical lunch and learn.
- Social Activities
- 17.5% annual leave loading for 4 weeks of annual leave per year.
- Dog friendly office
