FRP Project Engineer

Clough Limited; Cooma; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Job summary

Clough Limited seeks a Project Engineer for the Power Station Complex FRP Works in NSW. You will manage on-site technical matters, including construction verification, planning, resourcing and scheduling to ensure accuracy and quality on a major pumped hydro project.

You will coordinate a multi-discipline workforce, oversee subcontractor packages, and ensure safety, environmental and QA/QC compliance across design, safety and efficiency deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, recognised by Engineers Australia.
• White Card.
• Driver’s License.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil construction on large-scale projects delivering Structural Concrete (Form, Reo, Pour).
• Experience delivering large work packages with Tier 1 construction contractors.
• Previous FRP package experience is mandatory.
• Strong ability to interpret and explain technical schedules and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction methodologies, programme and SWMS for given packages.
• Lead the delivery of subcontract works packages for the structural fitout of the Power Station Complex (FRP works).
• Oversee on-site construction methods in consultation with the Senior Project Engineer and Construction Superintendent.
• Monitor productivity and cost, daily to monthly, and report findings.
• Procurement of permanent materials / subcontracts.
• Manage and develop site personnel and subcontractors for safe, quality outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Safety focus

Program management

FRP packages experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

White Card

Driver’s License

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:

The Project Engineer for Power Station Complex FRP Works is responsible for all onsite technical matters, including construction verification works, and the scheduling, monitoring, planning, forecasting, resourcing and managing all technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality.

This position is also responsible for assisting the Construction department to coordinate the effective 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, recognised by Engineers Australia.
• White Card
• Driver’s License

Experience:

• Minimum 5-years’ experience working in the Civil Construction industry on large scale construction projects delivering Structural Concrete (Form, Reo, Pour) scope – mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering large work packages with Tier 1 construction contractors.
• Previous experience in large scale FRP packages is mandatory.
• Previous experience interfacing with complex Electro-Mechanical works or other trades is preferred
• Experience in pumping and placing high-performance concrete mixes including via long-lines and placing booms is preferred.
• Previous experience with the verification of subcontractors' claims and variations.
• Proven working experience as a Project Engineer with a T1 delivery large-scale civil infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret and explain technical schedules and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience planning and reporting against cost and time.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of program management, deadlines and budget controls
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully and autonomously within a fast-paced project environment and deliver on deadlines.
• Strong safety focus and commitment to environmental zero-harm.
• Familiarity with Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and WHS Legislation
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
• Effective decision making ability and leadership skills.
• Highly effective time management and organization skills
• Advanced commercial acumen, including cost reduction and meeting budgets.
• Effective management of work programmes and performance of teams and subcontractors to achieve project outcomes.
• Advanced MS Office skills

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Develop construction methodologies, programme and SWMS for given packages.
• Lead the delivery of subcontract works packages for the structural fitout of the Power Station Complex (FRP works), while coordinating with the wider project team, including Electro-Mechanical .
• 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.
• Procurement of permanent materials / subcontracts.
• Ensure Site Engineers and subordinates are clear on their responsibilities, providing regular feedback to them to ensure effective performance and develop team members for succession planning purposes.
• 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.
• Prepare and coordinate 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 related studies and / or documentation and method statements as required.
• Monitor, document and report, physical progress against schedule and any delays / interference which may have affected progress.
• Ensure all systems procedures, statutory requirements, engineering standards and sound construction practices are consistently 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

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

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

Working with Clough provides you with access to challenging projects and career opportunities, along with access to professional development through our various internal and external training programs.