Project & Construction Engineer

Hatch; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Brisbane is seeking a motivated Project / Construction Engineer to join our Project Delivery Group. You will support pre-feasibility through execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction and project management to deliver outcomes safely and efficiently.

Based in our Brisbane office, you will contribute to planning, construction strategies, risk management, stakeholder engagement and schedules, with travel to site as required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in project and/or construction engineering within industrial/infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Actively coordinate between project functions to deliver the project scope.
• Develop construction strategies, execution schedules and participate in design development.
• Support construction processes, QA documentation, HSE and reporting.
• Coordinate change, risk and issues management and respond to deviations.
• Review progress payments and input to cost recoveries.

Skills

Engineering degree

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 102060

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Project / Construction Engineer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Brisbane.

As a Project / Construction Engineer, you will support projects through pre-feasibility, feasibility, and execution phases, working across both project and construction functions to help deliver successful outcomes. Based in our Brisbane office, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project objectives.

You will contribute to planning activities, construction execution strategies, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and overall project delivery while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance. This role requires a proactive and adaptable individual who can support multiple projects when required and undertake occasional site travel to assist with project delivery.

As the successful candidate you will:

• Actively coordinate between project functions, including Project engineering, contracts and procurement, quality, construction and commissioning, required to deliver the Project scope for their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the development of the construction strategies, execution schedule and participates in the design development of a construction project from concept to detail and oversees the organizational plans, detailed schedule development, constructability reviews and implementation strategies.
• Supports the Project Construction process across all technical aspects, which may include the monitoring of site works, QA documentation, HSE, review and development of internal or external reports.
• Coordinates change, risk and issues management for the Project, including initiating Project Change Notices, monitoring risks affecting the Project and corresponding risk controls, and preparing response plans to project deviations.
• Review contractor and supplier progress payments and provide input to cost recoveries and contractor variation claims.

You will bring to this role:

• Degree qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in project and/or construction engineering within industrial, infrastructure, energy, resources, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and construction practices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Practical problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Global project exposure across complex, impactful industries
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.