Engineer - Marine Project

Future Generation Joint Venture - FGJV

Snowy Monaro Regional Council

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Future Generation Joint Venture is recruiting a Project Engineer to lead onsite technical activities for the Snowy 2.0 pump storage project in NSW. The role focuses on construction verification, schedule and cost control, and coordinating multi-discipline teams including direct and subcontracted workforces.

You will drive QA/QC, safety, and environmental deliverables, aligning with design and client requirements while ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution on a challenging, remote site.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and relevant professional background.
Strong understanding of programme management, deadlines and budget controls.
Solid experience in large-scale civil infrastructure projects and dredging works.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lead teams and coordinate with subcontractors and clients.

Responsibilities

Develop construction methodologies, programme and SWMS for packages.
Lead delivery of excavation, ground support and dredging works within the package.
Oversee construction methods onsite in consultation with project leadership.
Monitor productivity, cost, and scheduling; report variances.
Manage subcontractors, suppliers and key personnel to meet safety, quality, and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Programme management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role:

To be responsible for all onsite technical matters including construction verification works. You will schedule, monitor, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality.

Assist the construction department in the coordination of efficient operation of a multi-discipline workforce, combining direct workforce, supplementary labour, and external subcontractors. Coordinate and ensure compliance of all relevant design, safety, quality, community, environmental and sustainability related deliverables and documentation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
White Card
Driver’s License

Experience:

Minimum 5-years’ experience working in the Marine Construction & Dredging industry on large scale projects or other suitable projects works – preferred.
Advanced MS Office skills
Competence in interpreting and explaining technical schedules and documentation.
Good contract comprehension
Demonstrated experience in planning and reporting against cost and time.
Strong understanding of programme management, deadlines, and budget controls
High level verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work successfully and autonomously within a fast-paced project environment and deliver on deadlines.
Strong attitude and awareness of safety and focus and commitment to a zero-harm environment.
Proven experience in successfully delivering large work packages with Tier 1 construction contractors.
Prior experience in dredging, underwater drill and blast, ground support and stabilisation works are preferred.

Required Competencies:

Proven working experience as a Project Engineer with a T1 delivery large-scale civil infrastructure.
Familiarity with Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and WHS Legislation
Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
Decision making ability and leadership skills.
Time management and organization skills
Advanced commercial acumen including cost reduction and meeting budgets.
Verification of subcontractors' claims and variations
Effective management of work programmes and performance of teams and subcontractors to achieve project outcomes.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Develop construction methodologies, programme and SWMS for given packages
Leading the delivery of packages of stage 3 excavation, ground support and dredging works, while coordinating with the wider project team
Oversee the development and implementation of construction methods onsite in consultation with the Senior Project Engineer and Construction Superintendent
Daily, weekly, and monthly productivity and cost monitoring and reporting
The procuring of permanent materials/Subcontracts
Ensure Site Engineers, and subordinates, are clear on their responsibilities – provide regular feedback to ensure effective performance and develop team members for succession opportunities.
Manage the short/medium construction planning for the works including development of 6WLAH.
Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and key project personnel and ensure buy in to safety and quality strategies.
Develop QAQC Lot Maps
Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that the project is safely delivered in accordance with time, budget, and quality requirements.
Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide technical support.
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
Preparation and coordination of personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure effective mobilisation to the site.
Undertake the preparation of variations including taking off quantities and pricing.
Coordinate and ensure compliance with all design, safety, quality, community and environmental related deliverables and documentation.
Produce any related studies or documentation and method statements as required.
Monitor, document and report, physical progress against schedule and any delays/interference which may have affected progress.
Liaise with client representatives, Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers and Site Supervision in relation to permits to work, JHA’s, ITP, and any other requirements to enable the timely completion of the work.
Ensure that all systems procedures, statutory requirements, engineering standards and sound construction practices are always complied with.
Ensure all day works, variations and other claims and accurately recorded and reported and liaise with contract administration to ensure all financial entitlements of the company are protected.
Actively pursue any gaps in engineering information that “may” leave the company exposed, or alternatively propose and agree through the proper channels a solution to the problem.

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of employee benefits. This includes: