Senior Project Engineer

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Gisborne District Council Full time

This role will assist the Regional River Manager and Team Leader Land Rivers Coastal in efficiently managing and maintaining flood control and river schemes, drainage networks, pumping stations, and coastal protection works.

You will focus on supporting the region's recovery from recent weather events, such as Cyclone Gabrielle.

You will lead and provide expertise to ensure the successful delivery of various Flood Scheme Resilience Improvements projects, meeting quality standards, budget, and deadlines.

Responsibilities include technical advisory, procurement and contract management, and stakeholder management and communications.

Your role reports to the Regional River Manager, and you will be working within the Rivers team of about 6 people.

This role is based in Gisborne.

You'll recognise the importance of the role as a Treaty partner and understand how that underpins Gisborne District Council's work.

Duties include Provide engineering advice and assessments, identifying emerging risks, opportunities, and strategies.
Lead the design, and implementation of flood and erosion risk reduction and enhancement projects.

Oversee assigned projects from planning, detailed design, and procurement through to completion, ensuring delivery according to GDC processes and systems.

Manage contractors and consultants and contribute to the engineering design of Flood Resilience Improvements and other projects.
Provide guidance and leadership, training and development, and performance appraisals for Construction Engineer (direct report).
Undertake stakeholder consultations, ensure all assigned projects have agreed and approved communication plans in place prior to construction commencing.

Skills and experience required5 years project management experience Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Earth Science or Environmental Engineering.

An understanding of the local government sector. Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to drive and influence outcomes.
Solution focus and analytical problem-solving skills.
Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage projects to timeframes and budget.

Flexible on start and finish times Relocation assistance Allocated training budget for career development and to support professional affiliation membership (where relevant to the role)Field and office based position with flexibility to determine daily activities Work with a great team and enjoy regular, lively social eventsAccess to reduced health insurance premiums for you and your family through Southern Cross Walking distance to the CBDModern office space Free eye exams Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family Annual flu vaccinations and health checks1 of 6 Unitary Authorities in NZ About the company Here at Gisborne District Council, we pull our values from the community we serve.

It makes sense then that we are enthusiastic about culture in our workplace.
Family and inclusivity are deep seated in our ethos.
With Treaty partnership front of mind, we're serious about building a workforce that enhances our commitment to deliver.

We work hard together to make our people proud, and our whanau are why we are so passionate about what we do for the community.

How to apply Click APPLY or call Joss Ruifrok Regional River Manager on for a confidential discussion.
Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.
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