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Manager Engineering Services, Gore
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Manager Engineering Services, Gore
New Zealand, Southland, Gore,
Modified November 3, 2023
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Looking for an infrastructural Engineering leadership opportunity?A perfect role for a qualified Civil Engineer with strong design skillsA project, team and technical leadership role within local governmentAbout the organisationThe Invercargill City Council is a progressive and committed organization focused on enhancing positive growth and community development opportunities across the region. With a vision of “Our City with Heart/He Ngakau Aroha’, the Council aims to create an exciting, innovative, and welcoming city that offers a lifestyle based on a positive environment and a diverse, growing economy. With numerous strategic projects and community initiatives in the pipeline, the Council seeks to continue enhancing the wellbeing of the region and its population.About the opportunityAs the Manager – Engineering Services, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Engineering Services team, overseeing in-house engineering design services, and ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on 3 Waters infrastructure. This team has close links with the Southern Institute of Technology and is a key part of Invercargill City Council’s commitment to growing and developing the sector’s future Infrastructure Leaders. Reporting to the Group Manager – Infrastructure, you will play a key role in shaping their strategic direction, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.Core accountabilities will include:Leading, managing and coaching Council’s in-house design team for 3 Waters and minor roading designs.Managing projects from implementation to delivery to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes.Develop and implement strategic and operational activities for the Engineering Services Division.Oversee all aspects of contract management within your division.Manage all aspects of health and safety, quality, and compliance.Preparation of reporting for the Council and associated Committees.About youTo be a success in this role you will bring a relevant qualification in engineering along with a CPEng certification. You will have significant professional experience, and your expertise within design for 3 Waters infrastructure will ensure your capability for strong technical leadership. With excellent communication and presentation skills, your ability to guide and inform will be complemented by your relationship building skills. Strong negotiation and decision-making attributes will enable you to best represent the Council within contract management. A progressive mindset, keenness to develop the next generation of Engineers, strong IT and design skills are also qualities that are held in high regard.About the LocationWaihopai/Invercargill, New Zealand’s southernmost city lies in the heart of Southland. With a plenty of character and a thriving community focused on development, the city has much to offer. It is renowned for being a great place for families, offers affordable housing, great schooling options, and excellent facilities, combined with an easy commute to work!For more information on the city please visit:https://southlandnz.com/places-to-visit/invercargill/How to
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