Location
Bendigo Victoria

The hiring company is a well-respected and growing consultancy that provides professional services to the land development and infrastructure sectors. They have a strong presence in Melbourne, Central Victoria, and Northern Victoria. They are a company that values its employees and offers a supportive and collaborative work environment.


We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join the hiring company's team in North-Central Victoria. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and managing a variety of civil engineering projects. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff. This is a newly created role within a growing company, and as such, it is a great opportunity for a junior manager to step up. This role will coordinate the Engineering Department for Central and Northern Victoria.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Engineering Department and coordinate activities in Central and Northern Victoria.
  • Project management, including resource allocation, budget monitoring, and design work oversight.
  • Provide technical leadership and advice, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Build and maintain client relationships, and seek new business opportunities.
  • Support tendering/quotation processes and contribute to business management.
  • Mentor staff and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A Bachelor of Civil Engineering or similar.
  • Experience in managing civil engineering projects.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • A passion for civil engineering.
  • A desire to live and work in Bendigo.

Registrations:

  • You must be a Registered Professional Engineer (Victoria and/or NSW).
  • Engineers Australia – Chartered Professional Engineers will be well regarded or working towards.

Experience and Knowledge:

  • Extensive experience in land development and/or local government.
  • A good understanding and demonstrated interest in the land development industry & processes.
  • An understanding of local government and its operation.
  • DTP (VicRoads) design experience would be an advantage.
  • Experience in managing technical teams.
  • Current Australian Driver’s licence.

Personal Qualities:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and report writing.
  • A pro-active team player able to make things happen “on time and on budget”.
  • Able to clearly and confidently present ideas and concepts to clients, authorities, management and staff.
  • Able to liaise closely with other staff in a professional manner.
  • A creative thinker with a lateral approach to problem solving, enabling implementation of practical solutions.
  • Able to foster healthy working relationships with colleagues, authorities and clients.
  • A genuine commitment to customer service, and to the principles and implementation of their Integrated Management System.

Benefits and Culture:

  • Potential for flexible work arrangements after the initial settling-in period.
  • Join a company that values work-life balance and employee well-being.
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Company-provided equipment and technology.

To apply:

Please click the APPLY buttons and submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact Mel for any questions– melizau@eserecruitment.com.au or call 03 9272 6100.