Team Leader Investigation and Design

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Team Leader Investigation and Design. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment
• Flexible working arrangements and family friendly practices
• Generous leave provisions

Victoria has embarked on a transformation of Victoria’s roads to sustain growth in our population and economy to meet the aspirations of Victorians for an integrated transport system. As an integral part of Transport for Victoria (TfV), VicRoads is focused on connecting our communities to support a sustainable Victoria.
 
Roads touch everyone’s lives, every day. With our population forecast to reach 10 million by 2051, the work of VicRoads will help meet the demands of this growth and successfully connect communities. This is critical in creating an inclusive, prosperous and environmentally responsible State. Freight movements will also triple, putting more pressure on our transport networks.
 
About the Business Area
 
The Geotechnical Services business area of VicRoads is responsible for geotechnical investigation and design; geotechnical hazard risk management, quarry accreditation program, provision of expert advice on geotechnical matters to VicRoads, development of geotechnical specifications and standards, and assisting audit and surveillance of construction activities.
 
About the Role
 
Reporting to the Manager – Geotechnical Services, the Team Leader Investigation and Design will lead a team of two professional engineers and two technical officers, to deliver geotechnical services to VicRoads and other Victorian Government Agencies.
 
The day to day duties of this role include:

• Providing leadership in geotechnical design and investigations for road alignments, bridge foundations, ground improvements, groundwater monitoring and soil contamination;
• Supervision of geotechnical fieldwork;
• Producing Site Conditions documents and geotechnical interpretation reports;
• Undertaking roadside geotechnical risk assessment and management;
• Developing and installation of remote ground movement monitoring systems;
• Assisting in the development of technical standards and standard specifications;
• Mentoring junior geotechnical engineers, and;
• Financial management of geotechnical projects.

About the Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in geotechnical investigation and design or equivalent relating to road construction, bridge foundations, ground improvement works and geotechnical monitoring;
• Demonstrated ability to use industry-standard software for geotechnical designs and analyses, and CADD; 
• Experience in construction materials and geotechnical hazard risk management would be advantageous;
• Must have a track record of excellent interpersonal skills and managing a team of professionals, and;
• Experience with solving problems where there is no guidance available from existing standards, and experience with determining cost-effective maintenance treatments for geotechnical assets, would be advantageous.

The successful candidate must be registered with the National Engineer Register (NER) or eligible to be admitted into Institution of Engineer (Australia) as a Charted Professional Engineer (CPEng).

For more information regarding this role, please contact Nelson Fok on 0417 314 504.

To attract, retain and develop great people, we provide genuine flexibility, a culture that supports people to be their best and be themselves and great opportunities for career development.  We are implementing a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy to advance an inclusive workplace where all our people feel safe and empowered to think freely, express themselves, and fully contribute regardless of their differences.  We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applicants from any background to apply.VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence.

 

Recruitment agencies – please note VicRoads does not accept resumes from third parties and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.