Senior Civil Flooding and Drainage Engineer 4183

Royal HaskoningDHV

North Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

28 days ago

Vacancy IntroAre you passionate about making a positive impact on the planet? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to combating the pressing challenges of climate change? Look no further!We are Royal HaskoningDHV and we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come. We firmly believe that the time for action is now, and we are actively seeking talented individuals like you to join us in this crucial fight against climate change.Now is the time to join Royal HaskoningDHV! We have a strong and growing pipeline of projects, including some high-profile maritime engineering projects in Australia and the Pacific region. We need your expertise to help us execute our client’s vision.What will you doCore ActivitiesThe core activities of the Senior Civil / Water Resources Engineer’s role are as follows:

Clients – To understand who the clients are in the Civil and water resources sector, to be able to determine their needs and to then be able to identify how we service them with the solutions that they require.
Project Management – To manage and direct Haskoning Australia projects, in line with RHDHV guidelines and procedures.
Advice – To provide high level Civil and water resources engineering advice and solutions to our clients, in line with RHDHV quality standards, whilst ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
Market knowledge – Ensure that Haskoning Australia stays up-to-date with current developments in the Civil and water resources market and that you are also up-to-date with product knowledge in your own area of expertise and the knowledge is shared.
Account management – Build and maintain a network of internal and external clients from which opportunities and projects can be acquired.
Negotiations – lead contract negotiations with clients in line with project scoping, commercial and RHDHV project management guidelines, in order to generate work for self and others.

Technical ActivitiesAs an experienced Civil and water resources engineer, your tasks will be as follows:

Provide technical direction during the initiation, management and supervision of flooding and drainage modelling and engineering assignments (including review of other stuff carrying out modelling tasks) in the context of project requirements of delivery on time and within budget, whilst achieving target utilisation. Participate in development of local technical systems and standards, and integration with the broader Royal HaskoningDHV knowledge base.
Supervise and instruct junior or less experienced engineers and scientists and other sub-professionals (GIS / drafters) in technical modelling assessment and design works as well as assist in professional development.
Checking and reviewing other engineer’s and scientist’s works, (both inside and outside the firm) as required, ensuring quality deliverables in line with RHDHV’s standards.
Prepare commercial, technical and financial proposals to undertake Flood and Stormwater Modelling and Design projects, generally related to Civil, flood risk and drainage engineering.
Prepare work plans around undertaking such projects to plan the appropriate level of resources and scheduling to complete the works in the required time frame.
Conduct appropriate investigations, studies, analyses, concept design and documentation and recommend actions.
Provide high level technical advice to engineers and scientists from other disciplines and co-ordinate the activities of other scientists, engineers and designers.
Undertake all office and company procedures necessary for the company to properly conduct its business (completing time sheets, leave applications, job records, invoicing).

Business Development and Account Management

Develop new business for the Rivers and Water Management team and other parts of the Haskoning Australia business (i.e. winning work for yourself and others), through interaction with clients including strong face to face engagement.
To manage and run a number of high profile client accounts in our key sectors. You will be expected to maximize the market value from these clients through constant account management techniques.
Build and maintain a high level of client relations also at a strategic/decision making level.
Mentor and share knowledge internally and keep up to date on all new ways of working.

Where you will workAt Royal HaskoningDHV we are an independent consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Backed by the expertise of almost 6,000 colleagues working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world, we are helping organizations turn local and global issues related to the built environment into opportunities and make the transition to smart and sustainable operations. It is our mission to “Enhance Society Together”. We aim to make a positive impact on businesses, communities, and the environment in all our projects.What you bring

Highly effective technical and practical scientific and engineering skills in the relevant disciplines
Have experience in and have recently completed Flood Impact Assessments (particularly using the TUFLOW software programme), Drainage system analysis and design (DRAINS / MUSIC), input in these technical disciplines in larger multi-disciplinary projects
Provide direction and advice on technical matters, teaches, mentors others in the team
Outward (market) looking
Takes ownership and demonstrates leadership
Able to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Confident and personable
Team Player
Independent thinker
Good organisational skills
Essential: Civil / Environmental Engineering Degree
Desirable: Post graduate qualifications / specialisation

What we offer you

An opportunity to be part of a company that aims to enhance society together through our people, expertise, partnerships, and innovations
A flexible work-from-home policy and flexibility in determining, for example, your working hours
a laptop and company mobile phone
lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities
An Employee Assistance Program,

Royal HaskoningDHV Australia is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. We recognize that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.Are you our new colleague?We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and Cover letter.After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. The application process then consists of 2 - 3 interviews and a possibility of an assessment.If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Iglesias our TA Manager based in Sydney: natalie.iglesias@rhdhv.comRoyal HaskoningDHV Australia is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. We recognize that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.

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