Project Engineer

Keller; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary package

Strong safety-first culture

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Keller Australia, a global leader in geotechnical engineering, seeks a Project Engineer to support planning, coordination and execution of complex foundation projects in Victoria. You will work with Project Managers, Supervisors and site teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes technical coordination, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to grow through challenging projects and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Experience as a Project Engineer within civil construction, infrastructure or geotechnical projects
• A sound understanding of project delivery, commercial and contractual principles
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, procurement and construction activities
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Current Australian working rights and a valid driver's licence
• Experience within piling, foundations, ground improvement or other specialist geotechnical construction will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project planning, programming and site coordination
• Supporting the safe delivery of projects in accordance with Keller's HSEQ standards and procedures
• Managing project documentation, quality assurance and document control
• Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and technical requirements
• Coordinating procurement activities, subcontractors and material deliveries
• Assisting with project cost control, forecasting and budget management
• Supporting the management of project risks, variations and contractual matters
• Preparing technical reports, project records and project close-out documentation
• Undertaking site inspections and working closely with site teams to drive project performance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve project efficiency and delivery outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD

Excel

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Keller Australia is the world's largest geotechnical engineering contractor. For over 60 years, we have delivered industry-leading foundation and ground improvement solutions across the building, infrastructure and mining sectors.

Our success is built on technical excellence, innovation and the expertise of our people. We are committed to providing a safe, collaborative and supportive environment where our employees can build rewarding careers while delivering some of Australia's most technically challenging geotechnical projects.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of specialist geotechnical projects by assisting with project planning, coordination and execution. Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and site teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically complex foundation and ground improvement projects while developing your career with the global leader in geotechnical engineering.

About the role

As a Project Engineer, you will support all aspects of project delivery, including planning, technical coordination, commercial management and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with project planning, programming and site coordination
• Supporting the safe delivery of projects in accordance with Keller's HSEQ standards and procedures
• Managing project documentation, quality assurance and document control
• Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and technical requirements
• Coordinating procurement activities, subcontractors and material deliveries
• Assisting with project cost control, forecasting and budget management
• Supporting the management of project risks, variations and contractual matters
• Preparing technical reports, project records and project close-out documentation
• Undertaking site inspections and working closely with site teams to drive project performance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve project efficiency and delivery outcomes

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong engineering fundamentals, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to project delivery.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Experience as a Project Engineer within civil construction, infrastructure or geotechnical projects
• A sound understanding of project delivery, commercial and contractual principles
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, procurement and construction activities
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience with AutoCAD and intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance
• Current Australian working rights and a valid driver's licence
• Experience within piling, foundations, ground improvement or other specialist geotechnical construction will be highly regarded.

At Keller, we invest in our people because we know they are the foundation of our success.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work for the world's largest geotechnical engineering contractor
• Diverse and technically challenging projects across Victoria
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary package
• A strong safety-first culture
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Keller Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we support diversity in our workforce. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTI+; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.

To find out more about us, visit www.keller.com.au