Project Engineer/Coordinator

Downer Group

The Role

Overview

Coordinate and deliver civil infrastructure projects for a six‑month parental leave contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • client relations
  • zero harm
  • tendering
  • project coordination
  • resource prioritisation
  • risk management

Tasks

-Foster strong customer relationships. -Contribute to impactful projects that drive efficiency and sustainability. -Promote and lead a Zero Harm culture across all project activities. -Support pricing, tendering, and business development. -Lead project coordination, resource prioritisation, and delivery of materials, plant, and equipment. -Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

  • strategic thinking
  • technical knowledge
  • microsoft suite
  • civil engineering
  • tender preparation
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Strategic thinking, attention to detail and a collaborative leadership style. -Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload. -Sound technical knowledge and ability to manage time, cost, quality and safety requirements. -Well-developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. -Previous experience in project or business operations management with exposure to the civil or road sectors (highly advantageous). -Sound knowledge of computer processes and experience using the Microsoft Suite. -Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering preferred. -Experience in tender preparation, contract negotiation and team leadership. -An aptitude to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external clients & stakeholders.

Benefits

-Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options.

The Company

About Downer Group

-Founded in 1933 by Arnold Fielder Downer, the company is headquartered in Sydney. -It offers a wide range of services, including engineering, construction, infrastructure management, and resource-based services. -Downer Group's comprehensive service offerings and extensive industry experience position it as a leader in delivering essential infrastructure and services across Australia and New Zealand.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Utilities

Industrial

Energy

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