Senior Project Engineer

Overview

Lead on‑site engineering for earthworks, services, FRP & pavement on major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• team coordination
• cost forecasting
• design integration
• quality monitoring
• client liaison

Tasks

-Ensure that project engineering completion is on time and within budget. -Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems, reporting and procedures -Delivery of major projects and teams to program and budget specifications -Coordinate the activities of an engineering team, programme work loads and provide technical and administrative guidance to the engineering staff to ensure aims and objectives are effectively and economically achieved -Manage on-site engineering functions through subordinates, which may include Project Engineers, and/or Cost/Planning Engineers -Obtain relevant design parameter information for incorporation into detailed designs and construction specifications -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. -Record completed work, costs incurred, materials used and retain progress drawings -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. -Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and planning authorities to ensure satisfactory completion of structures and construction work

Requirements

• bachelor degree
• management plans
• project engineer
• 10+ years
• commercial acumen

What You Bring

-Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Science, Building Construction or equivalent -Understanding of the Quality Management Plan. Safety Management Plan, Environmental Management Plan and Projects Design Management Plan -Project Engineer and operational experience -Minimum 10 years post graduate engineering experience with 4+ years site based experience on $50 M + Projects -Advanced commercial acumen including cost reduction and meeting budgets

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Benefits

-Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities -Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing -Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available -Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether its flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.

About John Holland

-The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors. -Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally. -Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry. -Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives. -Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions. -A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.

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