Technical Advisor Civil

• Join our project management team based in Leederville
• Shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA’s water sources
• Permanent opportunity from $105,754 + Super + employee benefits

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity within our Project Management team for a Technical Advisor Civil to undertake site inspections and reporting on contractor performance to ensure infrastructure projects are completed in accordance with the contract specifications, technical standards and to HSE and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures. Based in our Leederville office, this role will be reporting to Team Leader - Civil Quality Assurance.

At Water Corporation we offer a number of employee benefits You’ll be joining an organisation and team that recognises what’s important to you. We will support you with training and development opportunities helping to shape your career.

You will also have opportunity to travel across our beautiful state, Albany, Bunbury, Broome, Karratha without the red-eye flights and 2 weeks away from home and family. Your family comes first, so when you need to be home, we’ll make sure you are. We have opportunities for both Metro and Regional projects.

What the role will involve

·        Monitor the civil construction of infrastructure assets on major and minor  projects  and ensure work conforms to contract specifications, corporate technical and quality standards and is suitable for acceptance by Water Corporation

·        Prepare detailed reports to record site activities, to ensure contractors HSEQ of works and identify deficiencies

·        Measure contractor performance, report deviations from specifications and construction program to the Superintendent’s Rep/Project Manager and initiate appropriate actions

·        If required, provide input into contract claims and contract disputes through resolution processes

·        Ensure compliance on site with all relevant Water Corporation HSEQ standards and specifications

Key skills and experience

You’ll bring your civil construction and infrastructure experience, this will help oversee contract specifications of new infrastructure assets, and ensure quality standards are met by contractors, keeping your project team up-to-speed on contractor performance, deviation reporting, and actionable repairs.

In addition, your experience and knowledge in a broad range of related engineering infrastructure and civil construction techniques, excellent stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to work as part of a team, and independently will ensure success in this role.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role

Applications close Friday 15th September 2023

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. 

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer [email protected] or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website