SA Water provides reliable and trusted water services to over 1.8 million South Australians every day. Our mission is to ensure that South Australia remains a sustainable and healthy place to live and work. With a rich history spanning more than 165 years, we are dedicated to fostering innovation and sustainability to serve today's community and future generations.
SA Water's work significantly impacts the state's prosperity, and we are committed to climate-readiness. Guided by our sustainability goals, we deliver continuous and effective services. We encourage our people to share innovative solutions and fresh ideas, contributing to the positive impact we make on the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in.
About the JobAre you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic team of engineering professionals?
Randstad is partnering with SA Water who is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Engineer Studies to drive excellence and play a key role in achieving their strategic goals. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced civil/structural engineer to lead a team dedicated to the successful delivery of engineering designs for capital works programs to benefit current and future generations in South Australia.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the community and driving engineering excellence, we invite you to apply for this rewarding leadership opportunity at SA Water.
Your new role:Lead, build and empower a high performing team of multidisciplinary engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages open communication and knowledge sharing.Foster a strong safety culture by driving awareness of Safety in Design (SiD) processes. Ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.Drive an awareness of sustainable design practices within the team.Oversee the design activities of respective engineering portfolios, communicate with stakeholders, and act as an escalation point for the team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs.Manage team workload and collaborate with other Lead Engineers to effectively manage workloads and create a strong team environment.Collaborate with Engineering Delivery Team, Capital Delivery Team, and Infrastructure Planning and Strategy Team to enhance program strategy and delivery ensuring efficient and effective project outcomes.Work closely with business partners and stakeholders to meet customer needs and build strong relationships across the organisation.Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in engineering delivery processes. Champion a culture of service excellence within the team.To be successful you will need the following skills and qualifications:Professional Engineering qualification in civil, structural discipline engineering or relevant.Demonstrated experience in Design Management, Design Review, and review of infrastructure standards.Extensive experience in leadership with a proven ability to build and lead high performing teams.Demonstrated experience in sustainable engineering practices and familiarity with industry standards and guidelines.Demonstrated experience in applying value engineering practices and principles.Demonstrated experience in Project Management and Design Management is desirable.Benefits you will get in return:Work life balance and flexible working arrangements.17 weeks paid parental leave.Work with cutting edge technology on a variety of assets and diverse projects.Mentorship and opportunities for career development to shape the future of the organisation.Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).Option to extend your holidays by Purchasing Leave.You will be an integral part of the organisation and community, mentoring and leading within the team to achieve company strategies. This Lead role will have an impact on the future of SA Water Engineering. SA Water offers flexibility within the position whereby you can work in a hybrid capacity, from both home and the office.
Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Randstad is exclusively managing candidate applications for this position. For more information or to obtain a copy of the position description please enquire to Jane Barns at ******. To apply please submit a copy of your CV and cover letter outlining your experience relevant to this position via "apply now".
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