Project Engineer

BESIX Watpac; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

Awards and recognition program

Wellbeing program including skin check

Corporate discounts

Social events and Family Days

Job summary

BESIX Watpac is seeking a Project Engineer to support Adelaide Airport’s Project Flight upgrade. The role focuses on safety leadership, construction engineering coordination, and design interpretation to ensure work aligns with plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include budgeting support, tender oversight, and ensuring OH&S and environmental compliance on site. The successful candidate will work autonomously within a dynamic project team and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in building/construction or related field.
• Ability to communicate, influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Autonomous worker with initiative and sound reasoning.
• Ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Professionalism, maturity and candour in daily work.
• Logical thinking applied to problems.

Responsibilities

• Drive company safety policies and ensure a safe workplace at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, OH&S and Environmental Policies and Procedures.
• Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to align with plans and specifications.
• Interpret designs for construction implementation.
• Contribute to improvements to existing designs.
• Arrange and oversee tendering processes.
• Assist with site construction budgets and reports.
• Monitor construction progress and report to site/project managers.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Decision making

High pressure environment

Professionalism

Education

Degree/Diploma in building/construction

Job description

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

Job Description

BESIX Watpac are looking for a Project Engineer to work on the next stage of Adelaide Airport’s infrastructure upgrade programme, known as Project Flight. Duties will include;

• Proactively drive company safety policies, practices and procedures in compliance with OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times.
• Ensure compliance with the Company Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures
• Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs and specifications.
• Interpret designs for implementation in construction projects.
• Contribute to improvements to existing designs.
• Arrange and oversee the letting of tenders.
• Assist with preparation of site construction budgets and reports.
• Monitor construction progress for adherence to programme and report to the site manager or project manager and attend site meetings

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience

• Degree/Diploma in building/construction, or other recognised tertiary or trade qualification in a construction related field.
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment.
• Proven high level of professionalism, maturity and candour in daily work ethic.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.