Senior Development Engineer

Senior Development Engineer

• Assess complex development applications and prepare accurate, timely reports and recommendations in accordance with delegated authority.
• Provide expert engineering advice, technical guidance and support to internal stakeholders, developers, consultants and the broader community.
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation, engineering standards, policies and development requirements to achieve compliant outcomes.
• Analyse complex engineering matters and provide practical, risk-based solutions.

• Liaise and collaborate with internal departments, developers, consultants and external agencies to support integrated development assessment outcomes.
• Assist with negotiations to achieve practical and compliant engineering design solutions.
• Build positive working relationships that facilitate effective service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Undertake inspections of construction works and compliance investigations to ensure adherence to approved plans, conditions and standards.
• Identify and recommend improvements to engineering design and construction practices that reduce long-term maintenance costs and improve asset performance.
• Monitor engineering outcomes to ensure sustainable and cost-effective infrastructure delivery.

• Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of engineering policies, procedures and standards.
• Support innovation and best-practice engineering outcomes within the Development Engineering team.
• Mentor and coach team members, sharing knowledge and supporting professional development.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering (AQF Level 7 or higher).

• Current Class C or CA Driver License valid in Queensland.
• General Construction Induction (White Card).

• Demonstrated senior-level experience in civil design, construction and development assessment approvals and procedures.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, development requirements and relevant legislation.
• Highly developed written communication skills with the ability to research, analyse and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, including consultation, negotiation and advisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support team members while contributing to team effectiveness.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, organize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex engineering issues and apply best-practice principles.

• Experience working within a Local Government environment.
• Experience assessing complex subdivision and development applications.
• Knowledge of Queensland planning and development legislation.
• Experience undertaking construction inspections and compliance investigations.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to policy, procedure and engineering standard development.
• Experience providing technical leadership and coaching within a professional engineering team.
• Eligibility for membership or registration with a relevant professional engineering body.

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