CareerPlan

Manager Engineering Services

Other, QueenslandFull-time$170k2026-10-09 → 2026-10-11

Core

Lead and develop the team responsible for infrastructure planning, capital delivery, and technical services for a regional council, overseeing transport, water, and wastewater projects.

Role type

Senior IC infrastructure manager (civil engineering)

Builds

5-, 10-, and 20-year infrastructure priorities and capital works programs

Domain

Local government / Civil infrastructure

Required skills

People leadership, civil engineering experience, infrastructure planning, asset management, capital program development, consultant management, stakeholder negotiation, grant identification

Preferred skills

RPEQ certification, postgraduate management qualifications, local government experience, aviation experience

Technologies

Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Leading, coaching, and developing engineering and technical staff; Developing long-term infrastructure priorities and capital works programs; Coordinating infrastructure planning, asset renewals, and delivery of transport and water-related capital projects; Managing external design consultants, technical specifications, and construction standards; Overseeing heavy vehicle access approvals and infrastructure agreements with industry; Providing engineering input into development and operational works assessments; Coordinating bridge inspection requirements and oversight of aerodromes; Identifying grant opportunities and preparing funding submissions.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership