Senior Project Engineer
- Lead and mentor a team of talented engineers delivering significant community infrastructure projects
- Enjoy working a 9-day fortnight through accrued time off
- $131,983.30 - $147,821.23 per annum, plus 12% superannuation & 3.5% Civil Liability allowance
Our team
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
About the role
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Project Engineer to join our City Projects team and play a key leadership role in delivering an ambitious capital works program. This is an opportunity to lead the design of complex projects, influence strategic outcomes and mentor the next generation of engineers while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
The role will manage, mentor and develop a team of Project Engineers responsible for the planning, feasibility, concept and detailed design of Council's infrastructure projects, providing senior engineering leadership across the full project lifecycle, including brief development, design coordination, tender documentation, engineering certification and construction phase inspections.
The role will act asthe technical design leader within the City Projects team, working closely with the Coordinator Design to deliver a high-quality, sustainable and value-for-money capital works program.
You can also expect to:
- Lead, supervise and develop a team of Project Engineers
- Oversee the design of all engineering projects allocated to the City Projects Design team
- Prepare, review, endorse and certify engineering designs, drawings, specifications, tender documentation, project cost estimates, design programs and management system documents to industry standards
- Take senior responsibility for the delivery of design and construction of complex, high-value and politically sensitive projects and programs
- Provide expert engineering advice, including advice on referrals and design-related risks
- Undertake and supervise engineering inspections and certification during the construction phase
- Maintain strong working relationships with service providers and represent Council in technical negotiations
- Investigate, analyse and prepare technical reports, briefings and Council reports for projects, issues and risks
- Oversee project design governance across the lifecycle – due diligence, risk mitigation, reporting and evaluation
- Engage with internal stakeholders, community members, consultants and external providers to develop quality design solutions
- Work collaboratively to achieve business unit goals and Council priorities.
About you
- We are looking for a someone who demonstrates:
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) which satisfies eligibility requirements for professional membership of Engineers Australia
- Working knowledge of applicable design criteria, Australian Standards, TfNSW standards, Ausroads guidelines and Total Station Survey
- Experience in documentation in AutoCAD, Civil3D
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract administration and management of engineering consultants under standard forms (such as AS4000:2025 and GC21)
- Current Class C Driver’s License.
Desirable requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Structural Engineering or structural engineering knowledge
- Experience in leading a team
- Experience in a Local Government environment
Our benefits and culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:
- Fortnightly flexi leave
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 10 days sick leave each year
- 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations
Apply now
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Closing date: Monday 14 September 2026.
Salary: $131,983.30 - $147,821.23 + 12% super + civil liability allowance
Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
