Requisition ID: 41351

Job Category: Infrastructure

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch, a full-service employee owned consultancy, is currently seeking a highly motivated Technical Director - Highways Engineer to join the Infrastructure group in Melbourne to support the growth of the business.

This position will be an opportunity to join and technically lead and support the growing of the team which is dedicated to servicing clients projects with a focus on the contractor side with an existing pipeline of high profile projects in the Highways and Mass Transit space already in place.



As the successful candidate you will be:

• Proactively participating on multiple transport projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and guiding personnel to maintain a high level of quality
• Providing technical support to the different projects in the field of highways design, civil design or drainage for the safe delivery of engineering projects
• Setting up jobs to guide the completion of work to a high technical standard, within agreed budgets and timeframes, and in compliance with Hatch’s Systems
• Mentoring and development of staff with a focus on culture and technical progress;
• Supporting the development of new business including maintaining and nurturing existing client relationships
• A champion of inclusion and diversity

You bring to the role:

Essential

• Current work rights in Australia
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• More than 10 years of professional experience in civil engineering with a focused experience in highways design and ideally in civil aspects related to rail projects
• Be a motivated, results-driven engineering professional that works well within a team
• Have strong oral and written communication skills including the preparation of technical documents
• Track record of participating in complex multidisciplinary projects; and
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards in current engineering and construction principles, methods and practices; in particular for Vicroads, VicTrack, TfNSW & RMS and with Australian Standards;

Desirable

• Chartered status or professional registration is desirable but not mandatory
• Experience and interest in business development initiatives, including the development and maintenance of client relations
• Capability in the use of drafting/design software such as Civil3D, 12D or OpenRoads
  
  

Why join us?

• Think globally, act locally
• Engage people who make a difference
• Apply your business and technical expertise to grow a key part of the Hatch business

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Collaborate with leading consultants and technical experts towards a better world through positive change
• The opportunity to drive your career
• Easily accessible CBD office location

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace, we offer our employees comprehensive benefits, including up to 12 weeks leave per year as part of our Lifestyle Leave Program. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.

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