Development Engineer

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse and evaluate submitted engineering documentation including drawings and specifications relating to all private subdivisional development to confirm compliance with relevant Council standards and requirements.

• Oversee construction of approved subdivisional works in accordance with Council standards including monitoring of safe construction techniques and procedures.

• Liaise with developers, consultants, contractors and statutory authorities and provide authoritative advice on Council standards and requirements.

• Ensure compliance with planning permit conditions including payment of required monies prior to release of titles for subdivisions.

• Provide engineering advice on matters such as traffic, drainage, car parking, etc for the issuing of development approvals.

• Approve drainage plans for building approvals in accordance with policy and guidelines.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a have a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or several years of relevant experience, along with experience working with processes, regulations and governance requirements. You will have strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret and apply policies, standards and procedures.

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles in examining engineering documentation for subdivisional plans.

• Ability to work as an effective member of a professional team.

• Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully and concisely with staff and members of the community.

• Ability to set priorities and plan/organise work allocated.

• Ability to problem solve and think laterally to come up with innovative solutions to difficult problems.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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