Project Engineer

LiveHire Limited; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Flex Days

Birthday gift

Training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hindmarsh in Canberra seeks an experienced Project Engineer to oversee delivery on large building projects across industrial, residential and education sectors. You will manage subcontractors, develop programmes, and implement procurement strategies to meet time, cost and quality targets while maintaining high safety standards.

Ideally you have 5+ years in project engineering on major construction schemes and a relevant qualification, with strong communication and leadership capabilities to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience as a Project Engineer on large building construction projects.
• Relevant qualification in a field of study.
• Experience in residential, education, or data center projects advantageous.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractors and service suppliers to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes and schedules for timely delivery.
• Implement the procurement strategy to source materials efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Practice value engineering to identify cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality.
• Ensure project delivery meets time, cost, quality, customer satisfaction and HSE targets.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualification in construction/engineering

Job description

About Hindmarsh

Over four decades, Hindmarsh Construction has completed many landmark buildings across Australia, with total project value exceeding $6.0 billion. With a portfolio of many high profile and challenging projects, our work spans many different sectors including commercial, industrial, education, health and government.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking out Project Engineers to become a part of our teams and collaborate on captivating projects that will have a significant impact on the future of Canberra across diverse sectors, including industrial, residential, and education.

Key responsibilities

As Project Engineer, you will oversee the construction delivery of several packages, taking charge of the progress from start to finish. Other responsibilities include:

• Manage subcontractors and service suppliers, ensuring that they are all operating efficiently to meet deadlines and quality standards.


• Develop and maintain construction programmes and schedules to ensure timely delivery of the project.


• Implement the procurement strategy to ensure that all materials are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and of the highest quality.


• Practice value engineering to continuously identify and implement cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality.


• Ensure that delivery exceeds project parameters for time, cost, customer satisfaction, quality, and HSE at all times.

In other words, you will be responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget, with high-quality standards, and most importantly, ensuring that everyone involved stays safe.

About you

• You are a Project Engineer with at least 5 years of industry experience as well as well-rounded experience in similar roles on large building projects. You will also have:


• A relevant qualification in a field of study


• Extensive experience in a similar role on large building construction projects


• Experience in residential, education, or data center projects would be advantageous


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills that will enable you to interact with team members, subcontractors, and suppliers, as well as other stakeholders.

Build more than projects. Build your future with Hindmarsh

At Hindmarsh, you’ll join a team known for delivering quality projects and creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and empowered to grow. We combine the strength of a respected national business with a collaborative, people-first culture where you’re more than just a number.

Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you’ll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers


• Flex Days and additional leave rewards


• A birthday gift every year


• Ongoing training and development


• Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside work

\"Hindmarsh is great at making people feel included. The organisation is not too big, so you don’t feel like a cog in a machine.\" - Hindmarsh Employee