Project Engineer

John Holland Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Adelaide is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to manage a defined section of works on the North-South Corridor, coordinating with site teams and subcontractors to meet time, cost, quality and safety targets.

You will actively engage with designers, lead development of work methods, maintain risk registers, ensure progressive quality and drive lookahead programmes, KPIs and cost control across the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience as a Project Engineer on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, safety systems and contracts.
• Collaborative, proactive and outcomes‑focused with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in prestart meetings with subcontractors and crews.
• Review design packages with designers and update work methods.
• Maintain risk registers and use information for planning.
• Ensure quality inspections are integrated and timely.
• Develop detailed day‑to‑day and lookahead programmes with resources and deliveries.
• Track KPIs and support safety walks and improvements.
• Contribute to cost control including accruals and budgeting.

Skills

Project engineering

Infrastructure projects

Site delivery

Contract administration

Safety systems

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role

The Civil Project Engineer role is responsible for managing and delivering a defined section of works covering the following scopes to ensure project objectives for time, cost, quality, safety, and contractual compliance are met:

• Temporary traffic staging
• Drainage
• ITS works
• Pavements
• Road barriers and road furniture
• Architectural precast panels and cladding

The role involves coordinating site activities, subcontractors, and technical requirements while implementing processes that support safe delivery, quality outcomes, and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in prestart meetings and engage with subcontractors, workforce and supervisors, and ask about their needs and recommendations on improvements that can be made.
• Proactively engage with designers and review design packages as they are developed and prior to design being finalised. Assist with ongoing development of work methods, temporary works development and program and planning.
• Actively maintain risk registers and use of information to inform planning and reporting.
• Ensure progressive quality compliance with the full quality inspection process in a timeline that does not see quality left to the last activity.
• In collaboration with Supervisors, lead development of a detailed programme for day-to-day activities, lookahead program and daily program changes, including resources required and material deliveries.
• Complete KPIs per the safety matrix. Lead and participate in scheduled site safety walks, and make enquiries of workers and supervisors about what they need and what can be improved.
• Be actively involved in cost control with End of Month process (accruals, quantity progress, forecast, budget analysis etc.)

About You

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience as a Project Engineer on major infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of site delivery requirements.
• Proven experience working across civil scopes mentioned above with Tier 1 or Tier 2 companies.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, safety systems, quality processes, and contract administration.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors, subcontractors, designers, and broader project teams.
• Proactive, organised, and outcomes‑focused, with strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

We Offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success. We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.