Job Title: Lead Civil Design Engineer
Job Summary: The lead civil design engineer is responsible for leading the design process for civil engineering projects, ensuring that designs meet client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines. They will manage a team of civil design engineers, providing technical guidance, coordinating design efforts, and overseeing the successful execution of projects from conception to completion.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Coordination:
- Collaborate with design project managers, other design discipline leads, project delivery teams and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, and constraints.
- Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for the design phase.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate civil engineering designs with other project elements.
Design Development:
Lead the conceptualisation, development, and refinement of civil engineering designs which may include:
- Tender stage design support
- Constructability/ Works Phasing / Optioneering / Temporary Works Strategy
- Pipeline Design including:
- Site Civils design
- Slope Stability Analysis
- Structure foundation, including settlement assessment and anti-flotation.
- Water & utilities pipe network design.
- Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant & Pumping Station design & detailing.
- Plant hydraulics.
- Culvert design.
- Urban roads design - kerb/pavement/footpath details.
- Material specification.
- Site and route selections.
- Planning applications.
- Flood risk assessment.
- Review of subcontracted civil engineering designs.
- Temporary Works such as; Crane pads, thrust restraint/pressure testing, rebar propping.
Leadership:
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and designers.
- Review and approve design calculations, drawings, and documents prepared by team members.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs, address concerns, and solicit feedback.
- Present design proposals, progress updates, and technical reports to clients and stakeholders.
- Manage client expectations and maintain positive relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Quality Assurance and Control:
- Implement quality assurance processes to maintain the accuracy and integrity of design deliverables.
- Conduct design reviews and inspections to identify and resolve issues proactively.
- Monitor project progress and performance metrics to ensure adherence to project requirements and standards.