P04 Senior Engineer (Civil)

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer seeking to make a meaningful impact across Queensland's rapidly growing South Coast Region? A respected state government agency is offering an exciting opportunity to support the delivery and lifecycle management of critical transport infrastructure.

Role Details

• Role Type: Temporary - Full-time hours
• Rate: PO4 Equivalent + Superannuation
• Location: Nerang, QLD

About the Role
A state government agency is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer (Civil) to join its Asset Management team within the Technical Services Unit. This role will provide expert technical advice to support the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the state-controlled road network. With a strong focus on engineering quality and whole-of-life asset performance, this position plays a vital part in enabling safe and sustainable transport outcomes across one of Queensland's most dynamic regions.

The South Coast Region spans over 6,500 km² and encompasses key local government areas including Gold Coast, Logan City, and Scenic Rim. The successful candidate will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to ensure best-practice engineering solutions and contribute to a high-performing public infrastructure network.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct civil infrastructure assessments and prepare detailed engineering reports
• Develop and implement asset management strategies that minimise lifecycle costs
• Provide technical support during project planning and design phases
• Determine material and component specifications to meet engineering requirements
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, policies, and legislative frameworks
• Oversee quality assurance procedures and support continuous improvement
• Engage and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise and coordinate work activities of junior engineers and technical staff
• Report directly to the Principal Engineer (Asset Management) and deliver on assigned tasks with autonomy and accountability

Key Skills & Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of civil engineering practices in road infrastructure
• Proven ability to apply asset management principles in a transport context
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities to guide teams and projects
• High-level problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Commitment to upholding engineering standards and safety protocols
• Ability to balance technical oversight with stakeholder engagement

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering (Washington Accord-accredited or equivalent)
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Construction Industry White Card
• Provision of suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Willingness to undergo Criminal History Screening
• Full working rights are required

Closing Date: 4th of June 2025
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted - You must have full working rights to be considered for this position.

If you're looking to apply your civil engineering expertise on impactful infrastructure projects within a supportive and technically driven team, we encourage you to apply. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the future of Queensland's transport network.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.