Senior Civil Engineer - Pavements

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About Our Role
In response to continuing growth GHD is currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Pavements to join our team in Perth, Western Australia. Working within the Geotechnical group and supporting our Roads, Civil and Transport teams, this is an opportunity to broaden your skill base by working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment committed to delivering our client's objectives.  This position also offers the opportunity to grow your career by assuming the position of Pavements Team Leader.
 
As a Pavement Engineer, you will work on a range of road, rail and aviation projects including new and existing airports, and a portfolio of metropolitan and regional road projects.  As team leader you will co-ordinate a small team of professionals, and assist them to meet client expectations and deadlines.
 
Skills and Responsibilities

• Conduct, oversee and arrange pavement investigations on site
• Arrange and oversee laboratory testing for pavement investigations
• Develop pavement designs and detailed pavement modelling
• Provide inputs into pavement specifications
• Support project managers, design managers and pavement engineers on pavement related aspects of a project.
• Carry out day to day administrative tasks, organise team workflow and resourcing in consultation with the Group manager.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Pavement Engineering.
• Strong passion and interest in the Pavements field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• A strong commitment to Health and Safety, particularly during field investigations.
• An ability to write clear, concise technical reports, memo’s and emails.
• Ability to verbally communicate well with clients and colleagues.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• The ability to manage multiple demands ensuring delivery of projects to the required quality, time and budget needs.
• Previous experience in the management of small teams.

About GHD
As one of the world’s leading engineering and environmental consulting firms, GHD has a global network of 8,500 professionals who collaborate seamlessly and share a passion for helping our clients achieve their goals.
 
More than a professional services firm, GHD has much to offer, combining service excellence and innovation in everything we do. We provide a supportive, diverse and highly collaborative environment, as well as international work opportunities and professional development.
 
About Perth
Perth is Australia’s fourth largest and one of its fastest growing cities.  Perth is a cosmopolitan city which has a lot to offer: sunny weather, an excellent quality of life and a beautiful seaside environment.
 
What We Offer
We offer a professional and friendly culture based on our core values of Teamwork, Respect and Integrity. In addition to a competitive salary, GHD also provides attractive career and lifestyle options including professional development through the GHD Business School, flexible leave (up to eight weeks annually) and family-friendly practices.
 
We also offer a fantastic relocation package if required to the successful candidate and their immediate family including one-way flights, temporary accomodation, relocation allowance and visa sponsorship.
 
How to Apply
Please forward your application on-line via the link below.