Requisition ID: 86719
Job Category: Infrastructure
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!
Our Victorian Infrastructure business is experiencing growth due to a pipeline of high profile projects and future workforce planning requirements. Due to this growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer to assist with planning and delivery of ongoing & future projects.
The Senior Engineer provides support to the Southern Region Bridges Lead and is responsible for supervising a team of bridge engineers and designers in project delivery. The candidate will provide leadership and assistance in the resolution of technical issues related to the discipline.
The successful candidate will be required to define and develop a plan to meet various project requirements in conjunction with Project Managers and manage the team of bridge engineers and designers to achieve the expected results in terms of quality, cost and schedule.
Key Responsibilities of this role include:
- Planning, organising, and leading projects teams in the delivery, design, and documentation of project requirements;
- Project management and technical bridge/structures lead on various multi-discipline project;
- Providing support to business development and strategic initiatives, including preparation of proposals;
- Monitor output to ensure all of the teams’ work is completed to a high technical standard, within agreed budgets and timeframes, and in compliance with Hatch’s Business Systems;
- Developing new and maintaining existing client relationships;
- Mentoring and development of technical staff;
- Provide vision and leadership to team members;
- Hiring and expanding the team;
- Liaising with other business sectors leaders within and outside of the organisation; and,
- Mentoring junior staff
Qualifications and experience:
Essential
- A relevant degree in Civil Engineering;
- Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia;
- Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria;
- MTM Structures Designer, Checker & Independent Reviewer Competency;
- 12+ years of proven experience in bridge and civil structures design;
- Extensive industry experience as a Civil Engineer recognised by Clients at state level;
- Assist other staff in team situations and actively share technical knowledge and expertise;
- Understanding of design and analysis of bridges and miscellaneous structures for public and private infrastructure;
- Ability to both work as an individual or in a multidiscipline team with minimal supervision;
- Flexible in attitude and ability to both lead or direct a small team of technical staff;
- Proficient in the use of Strand 7, SpaceGass, MIDAS Civil or other suitable design software;
- Sound knowledge of Australian Standards in current engineering and construction principles, methods and practices; in particular for VicRoads & MTM requirements;
- Track record of delivering complex multidisciplinary projects on time and to budget.
Desirable
- Experience and interest in business development initiatives, and in the development and maintenance of client relations;
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and clients (both written and orally).
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.