Project Engineer

Orion Group; The Hills Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Paid parental leave

Birthday leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking a Junior/Intermediate Project Engineer to support planning, execution and delivery of projects in NSW and QLD. You will coordinate resources including Orion team members, contractors and consultants to ensure project plans are met within time and budget.

The role requires a Bachelor of Civil Engineering with 1 to 5 years post-graduate experience, strong communication and teamwork, and proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to focus and meet deadlines.
• Strong prioritisation and coordination skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Experience using MS Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and finalise projects within deadlines and budget.
• Coordinate resources including team members, contractors and consultants.
• Assist with project objectives definition and quality control.
• Manage budgets and invoicing; seek variations when required.
• Liaise with authorities and utility agencies for approvals.
• Prepare works contracts and progress reports; issue minutes.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

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.