Fortitude Valley, QLD, AU, 4006
About the Position
We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join the water team. In this position, you will coordinate on‑site engineering functions to achieve time and budget objectives and provide efficient support for construction activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Manage on‑site engineering functions through subordinates, which may include Project Engineers, and Site Engineers.
* Obtain relevant design parameter information for incorporation into detailed designs and construction specifications.
* Monitor quality and quantities of incoming equipment and material, check work drawings, construction and specifications against site plans and conditions, and arrange corrections or modifications where necessary.
* Coordinate the activities of an engineering team, programme workloads, and provide technical and administrative guidance to ensure aims and objectives are effectively and economically achieved.
* Ensure that project engineering completion is on time and within budget. Record completed work, costs incurred, materials used and retain progress drawings.
* Undertake all tasks within the role safely, in accordance with the key elements of the JH Management System governing GMRs, HSES Policies, HSES Management Manuals, SQE Risk Management System and Our HSE Behaviours.
* Accurate forecasts of costs and revenue and utilise corrective action in line with JH’s authority and reporting frameworks to maximise the profit margin.
* Assign work and assist with reviews for accuracy and adherence to required standards of supplier, subcontractor quotations/purchase orders as well as subcontractor arrangements.
* Participate in planning future requirements including machine tools, ancillary equipment, major plant and labour. Direct site surveys and preparatory work prior to construction.
* Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and planning authorities to ensure satisfactory completion of structures and construction work.
* Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems, reporting and procedures.
* Perform all duties in accordance with Sustainability and wellbeing policies, processes, systems and procedures including our Corporate Sustainability Framework.
* Follow all WHS Act and Regs including Model Codes of Practice and Australian Standards.
Key Requirements
* Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, etc.).
* 7+ years post‑graduate engineering experience with 4+ years site based.
* Experience on projects >$50M.
* Delivered water infrastructure projects or similar. Treatment plants ideally.
* Advanced commercial acumen including cost reduction and meeting budgets.
* Delivery of major projects and teams to programme and budget specifications.
* Understanding of the Quality Management Plan, Safety Management Plan, Environmental Management Plan and Projects Design Management Plan.
* Quantitative and qualitative safety, environment and quality risk management.
* Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management.
* People and performance management including the performance of subcontractors.
* Effective time management skills.
Benefits
* Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
* Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
* Career progression with exciting pipeline of work.
* Learning and development opportunities, emerging talent programs, clear career pathways, technical and leadership training.
* Inclusion, diversity and equity focus with employee resource groups.
* Flexible working arrangements including flexi‑hours, flexi‑parenting, flexi‑leave, flexi‑shifts, and flexi‑work.
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