Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of exceptional individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

Our friendly Engineering Services team are seeking a Senior Three Waters Design Engineer for a permanent full-time role.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Investigation, planning and designing water, wastewater, stormwater and roading infrastructure projects.(typically up to $4M project value).
• Providing oversight, coaching and support for all projects ensuring they are managed in accordance with standard ICC procedures and policies.
• Monitoring the status of all deliverables to ensure compliance with resource consents and levels of service as reported in the Annual Plan, Council policies and bylaws.
• Providing contract management leadership, Engineer to Contract responsibility, and mentoring where required to members of the Engineering Services team.
• Actively working with contractors to implement robust risk management practices to prevent risks to health, safety and the environment, Ensuring regular contract audits and reviews are undertaken to monitor compliance, including health and safety audits.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Project management certificate (e.g. PMP) or equivalent
• Preferably have 10 years' experience with work related to civil engineering, relating to wastewater, stormwater, and potable water infrastructure construction management
• Contract management experience utilising NZS3910 or equivalent
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience within the New Zealand market and local government authorities

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, half price eye exams, discounted gym memberships
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

This is a permanent full-time position with an indicative salary range of $100,212 - $129,687 gross per annum dependent on skills and experience.

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces like Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach, the Waihōpai River, a lively restaurant scene and a sensible gridded layout with wide streets and a 10-minute drive to work.

For more information please see the full job description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Apply online at https://icc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies/

Applications close 26 May 2024. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.