Benjamin Smith

Background

About Benjamin Smith

I am a Civil Engineering professional with extensive experience across roads, transport infrastructure, stormwater, drainage, and coastal assets within local government. My background combines civil engineering, project development, and asset management, enabling me to deliver practical, risk-based infrastructure outcomes aligned with long-term financial and strategic planning frameworks.In my current role, I lead and coordinate multi-asset inspection and investigation programs, develop capital works projects, and provide technical input into renewal forecasting and infrastructure planning. I regularly assess infrastructure performance, identify risk, and develop treatment strategies that balance operational capability, budget constraints, and community expectations.I have acted in higher-duties roles including Project Engineer and Asset Coordinator, providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, coordinating consultants, and supporting cross-functional project delivery. My work contributes directly to Asset Management Plans, Levels of Service development, intervention modelling, and alignment with LGIP and Long-Term Financial Planning requirements.As Lead Administrator and Subject Matter Expert for Civica Reflect, I have designed and implemented inspection frameworks, workflows, and data governance processes that improve consistency, defensibility, and decision-making across civil asset classes.My career foundation in mechanical engineering and service within the Royal Australian Navy strengthened my discipline, leadership, and ability to operate in high-responsibility environments. I bring that same structured, solutions-focused approach to civil infrastructure planning and project delivery.I am passionate about sustainable infrastructure, evidence-based asset decisions, and delivering projects that provide long-term value to communities.Open to opportunities across civil engineering, infrastructure project delivery, and asset management in both local government and private sector environments.