Project Engineer - Civil

Description

The role involves overseeing civil construction to meet detailed specifications and timelines, coordinating trenchless methods such as pipejacking, and working with the Construction Manager on earthworks, substructures and utility diversions. You will ensure strict health‑and‑safety compliance, direct subcontractors, conduct risk assessments, keep thorough progress records and drive continuous improvement through best practices and new technology.

• Oversee civil construction activities to meet specifications and schedules.
• Coordinate trenchless methods such as pipejacking, ensuring efficiency and minimal environmental impact.
• Manage earthworks, substructures and utility diversions alongside the Construction Manager.
• Ensure strict health and safety compliance for all civil operations and innovative techniques.
• Direct subcontractors and specialists to deliver civil components on time.
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce safety measures.
• Maintain detailed records of civil work progress and techniques used.
• Champion continuous improvement and adoption of cutting‑edge civil engineering technology.

Requirements

We are seeking an accomplished Civil Project Engineer to join the Stage 1A team. Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will manage diverse civil works, including pipejacking and inground rock removal, ensuring delivery that is safe, sustainable and of the highest quality.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in civil engineering and proven experience in civil project execution, particularly trenchless techniques and inground rock removal. Robust project‑management skills, strong communication, proficiency with construction management software and a problem‑solving mindset are essential. Experience with bulk earthworks, rock breaking, various fill materials, pavement construction and drainage works is also required.

• Hold a civil engineering degree with proven experience in trenchless and inground rock removal.
• Demonstrated project management ability, meeting deadlines and managing budgets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in construction management software and proactive in technology integration.
• Experience with bulk earthworks, rock breaking, fill handling, pavement construction and drainage works.

Benefits

John Holland is committed to being an employer of choice, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives drive long‑term success. We aim to provide rich career experiences, ongoing development and long‑term opportunities for our people.

We offer competitive remuneration with salary continuance and sacrifice options, generous leave benefits including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave with super, clear career progression on iconic projects, extensive learning and development programmes, and a culture of inclusion supported by employee resource groups. Flexible working arrangements such as flexi‑hours, flexi‑parenting and flexi‑shifts are available to support a healthy work‑life balance.

• Competitive remuneration with salary continuance and salary sacrifice options.
• Generous leave benefits, including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and additional unpaid leave support.
• Clear career progression on iconic infrastructure projects.
• Access to learning and development programmes and leadership training.
• Inclusive culture supported by employee resource groups and a business‑wide inclusion strategy.
• Flexible working arrangements such as flexi‑hours, flexi‑parenting, flexi‑leave, flexi‑shifts and flexi‑work.

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