POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title Engineer – Civil

Reporting To Design and Engineering Team leader

Location Dannevirke - Tararua

Purpose

The Civil Engineer will work closely with the Design and Engineering team leader and the wider Tararua
Alliance team applying technical knowledge and support to manage and/or execute the investigation /
engineering and design of a range of civil and structural projects within the Tararua district.
The role will work closely with technical and physical works teams to identify and have strong input into all
design/build projects and to provide the design input necessary to deliver cost effective innovative solutions.
Whilst reporting to the Design / Engineering team leader, the position forms part of the wider Downer and
Tararua District Council Technical Services Community. You will therefore work closely with other technical
experts both locally and nationally, to ensure we deliver on the best possible outcomes for the Tararua District
and its customers.

Results Area Activities Expected Outcome

Undertake and/or coordinate
Technical & Planning
technical services and provide
specialist technical and operational
improvement advice and assistance
to operations in areas such as:
▪ Methodologies and Method
Statements
▪ Asset Management
▪ Testing and Quality
Assurance
▪ Design (including reports,
drawings and specifications)
▪ Temporary works
▪ Trouble shooting
▪ Rework
▪ Alternative Methods
▪ Material substitution
▪ Specifications
▪ Claims
▪ Staff technical
development/training
▪ Technical risk management
▪ Planning, estimating and
programming
▪ Customer liaison
▪ Expediting Project Delivery
▪ Construction monitoring
▪ Site investigations and
surveys
▪ Alternative tenders
Services are undertaken (where the
individual has the appropriate level of
expertise and capacity) or coordinated
and completed by other internal or
external technical staff so that Projects
and Contracts are completed with:
▪ Customer satisfaction
▪ No rework
▪ Opportunities to add technical
value realised through cost
effective innovative solutions
▪ Revenue growth through
customer recognition of
technical solutions
▪ Technical issues resolved in
Downer’s favour
▪ Downer’s technical reputation
enhanced
▪ Technical risks managed
▪ Tender strategies are followed
▪ Target contract margins are
achieved or exceeded
▪ Plans and specifications easily
understood and implemented by
field staff
▪ Physical work appropriately
inspected, monitored and signed
off

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Outcome Management
People Management &
Development
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Technical services to be completed in
Technical services planned and
accordance with required
completed accurately, on time and
specifications, standards, cost and
compliant with all relevant requirements.
time constraints.
Peer review of design work and
Quality of design and documentation by
documentation undertaken by other
others meets requirements allowing sign
Downer technical services staff.
off.
Technical services to be completed in
Designs and documentation well
accordance with required
documented and meet professional
specifications, standards, cost and
standards including safety in design.
time constraints, including the
requirements of Downer’s ‘Integrated
Management System (IMS)’,
‘Integrated Maintenance
Management System (IMMS)’ and
‘Project Management Office (PMO)’.
Assist in the implementation of Control and monitoring processes
control framework and monitoring effective. Reports meet required
process. standards; issues identified and resolved
promptly.
Assist in the management of No outstanding contractual issues and
contractual issues relating to variations managed to satisfaction of all
technical issues, ensuring obligations parties.
are met and variations are identified
and managed.
Review tender drawings and Alternative tender submissions
specifications to ascertain if presented giving a competitive edge and
alternative and more efficient designs the client better value for money.
can be achieved
Manager provided with timely and Reports meet required standards; issues
accurate weekly/monthly reports that identified and resolved promptly.
include relevant commentary and
recommended actions.
Mentor cadets and graduates, Cadets and graduates feel comfortable
proactively support and coach young asking for advice and have clear
talent. Support and undertake IPENZ understanding of their study plans and
mentoring needs for cadets and how to achieve them.
graduates to advance
Communicate effectively using a Positive feedback on communication
personal tone manner and style style. People are empowered.
consistent with building a “best
employer” work environment.
Attend appropriate industry forums Maintain currency of knowledge and
and work groups. skills, Downer representative where
applicable.
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Assurance & Risk
Management
Zero Harm
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Ensure appropriate quality assurance
systems and processes are
implemented and applied.
Ensure ‘safety in design’ principles
are applied to all technical services.
Support, implement and adhere to
Zero Harm (including health, safety,
environmental and sustainability)
policies and procedures.
Support a culture that supports and
maintains zero harm, environmental
and sustainability practice and
management.
Promote a safe and environmentally
sound working environment and a
culture of safe and responsible
behaviours and attitudes, ensuring
safety.
Contribute to the identification and
minimization of business risks and
compliance issues.
Support, implement and adhere to
H&S policies and procedures.
Support a culture that supports and
maintains zero harm, environmental
and sustainability practice and
management.
Promote a safe and environmentally
sound working environment and a
culture of safe and responsible
behaviours and attitudes, ensuring
safety.
Contribute to the identification and
minimisation of business risks and
compliance issues.
Relevant quality standards and
accreditation maintained.
Designs and technical services meet
required standards and specifications,
designs can be constructed, maintained
and operated safely.
Zero Harm policies and practices are
complied with under H&S policy, the
Zero Harm Policy and other related
policy and initiatives to keep yourself and
others safe in the workplace.
Works in a safe manner at all times to
avoid personal injury to self and others.
Accidents and near misses reported.
All risks effectively managed and no
outstanding compliance issues.
Zero Harm policies and practices are
complied with under H&S policy, the
Zero Harm Policy and other related
policy and initiatives to keep yourself and
others safe at Downer in the workplace.
Works in a safe manner at all times to
avoid personal injury to self and others.
Accidents and near misses reported.
All risks effectively managed and no
outstanding compliance issues.
There are no preventable work-related
injuries and/or incidents.
Appropriate PPE gear is worn at all times
within the workplace.
All practicable steps are taken to ensure
own safety and safety of others
(including members of the public) at all
times.
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 Relationships

Responsible for:
▪ Undertaking civil and structural technical services primarily for the Tararua Alliance.
Functional relationships with:
▪ Alliance Director
▪ Planning Manager and wider planning team
▪ Other Technical Staff both locally, regionally, and nationally
▪ Project, Contract and Departmental Managers
▪ Operations Managers and Operational Staff
▪ District and Regional Council staff and representatives
▪ Downer Technical Staff
▪ Inspection, Testing, and Laboratory Staff and providers

Qualifications and Experience

It is desirable to have:
▪ BE (Civil) or other relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering
▪ Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
▪ Member or Fellow of The Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand (MIPENZ or FIPENZ)
▪ Specialist experience in one or more technical engineering disciplines
▪ Proven willingness and capability to learn
▪ Strong problem solving skills
▪ Good written and oral communication skills
▪ A strong track record that clearly demonstrates leadership behaviours that empower others to make
decisions, deliver and succeed.
▪ A positive attitude and commitment to providing a high quality of service
▪ Skilled in relevant technical software and systems as well as word processing, spread-sheeting and
other general computer software
▪ A full class 1 Driver’s Licence

Delegations

Delegations are as defined in the Company’s Standard Procedures Manual.

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