Project Engineer

Orion Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Paid parental leave

Generous leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the Senior Project Engineer in planning, execution and finalisation of projects within strict deadlines and budget. You will coordinate resources, including Orion team members and contractors, and liaise with authorities to obtain approvals.

Responsibilities include contracts, budgets, progress reports and regular client interaction. The role requires a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and 1–5 years’ post‑graduate experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering.
• 1–5 years of post-graduate experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to focus and meet deadlines.
• Strong prioritisation and coordination abilities.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team.
• Experience using MS Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Engineer in planning, execution and finalisation of projects.
• Coordinate resources including Orion team members and contractors to deliver on plan.
• Oversee project objectives and quality control throughout the lifecycle.
• Assist in budgeting, invoicing and variations as required.
• Liaise with authorities and utility agencies for approvals.
• Preparation of works contracts and progress reports.
• Interact regularly with clients and support business development.
• Contribute to templates, policies and IMS standards.

Skills

Solid communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Focus & deadlines

Prioritisation

Coordination

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Orion Group is a dynamic multi-disciplinary land development company that has become known for providing exceptional value to our clients. We are a rapidly growing business with five offices across NSW and Queensland. We are a diverse team of project managers, engineers, surveyors, and planners and have recently surpassed the 150-employee milestone.

We use our deep understanding of development to drive innovative solutions for complex projects. We continue to grow as a direct result of our expertise, innovative attitude, quality of service and, solid business practices and a culture to expand horizons. We are market leaders in our industry because of our vision and commitment to integrity, quality, and reliability.

Our vision is to be Australia's leading source of professional services advice in our sector. We will change what it means to be a professional in our industry, and we hope you will join us and play a part in achieving our goal.

Responsibilities:

• Primary role is to assist the Senior Project Engineer in the planning, execution, and finalisation of projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes the coordination of resources, including but not limited to Orion team members, third-party contractors, and/or consultants, to deliver projects according to plan
• Assist with the definition of the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle
• Assisting in the management of project budgets and invoicing, as well as seeking variations if required
• Liaise with authorities and utility agencies to obtain project approvals
• Preparation of works contracts
• Regular and friendly interaction with clients
• Assistance with fortnightly updating of project budgets and project programs
• Assist with chairing of fortnightly meetings and issuing minutes
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with client EHS policies
• Preparation of quantities and tender documentation
• Assisting with site inspections and progress reports of site works
• Business development and liaison with clients is expected and encouraged
• Implementation of good practice, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to support the ongoing success of the business
• Adoption, promotion, and adherence to Orion Group's Integrated Management System (IMS).
  

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• 1 to 5 Years Post Graduate Experience
• Solid communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to focus and meet deadlines
• Strong prioritisation and coordination skills
• Ability to work well both autonomously and within a team
• Experience using MS Office and MS Project.
  

Employee Benefits

• Flexible workplace with a range of options
• Paid parental leave
• Generous leave including birthday leave, flexible public holidays, purchased leave
• Employee discounts on health insurance, energy, novated leasing and retail
• Free confidential counselling and wellbeing support (EAP)
• Individual development plans and mentoring
• Regular team events, celebrations and social activities
  

Orion Group highly values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.