Project Engineer

Duratec; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts via Flare

Novated lease options

Community service leave

Recognition & referrals program

Two weeks annual leave purchase option

Salary sacrifice to superannuation

Training & study assistance

EAP program

Paid parental leave

Flexible/dynamic working hours

Job summary

Duratec is seeking an experienced Project Engineer in Townsville to support remediation, construction and infrastructure projects. You will work with the Senior Project Manager to coordinate activities, manage commercial requirements and drive safe, high-quality outcomes.

Role involves budgeting, cost control and contract administration, with a focus on safety, quality and environmental compliance across multiple sites in Australia. A leadership path and strong career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering projects from planning to completion.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cost-control abilities.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Planning, programming and problem-solving capabilities for risks and opportunities.
• Commitment to quality, safety and environmental standards (HSEQ).

Responsibilities

• Support remediation, construction and infrastructure project delivery from planning to completion.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Administer contracts, progress claims and variations per project requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and project resources to meet objectives.
• Provide engineering advice on design, construction and modifications.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance with stakeholders.

Skills

Project delivery

Budgeting

Contract management

Communication

HSEQ compliance

Risk & opportunities

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Townsville-based role with a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Build your technical and project delivery expertise.
• Strong career development and progression opportunities.

THE ROLE

Duratec are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of remediation, construction and infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Senior Project Manager, you will coordinate project activities, manage commercial requirements and drive safe, high-quality project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of remediation, construction and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Administer contracts, progress claims and variations in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and project resources to achieve project objectives.
• Provide technical support and engineering advice relating to design, construction and project modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery, including planning, coordination and contractor management.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain professional client relationships.
• Strong planning, programming and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Sound understanding of quality, safety and environmental requirements, with a commitment to HSEQ compliance.

The Benefits

• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare, including Telstra Mobile discount
• Novated lease options, through Flare and Paywise
• A day paid community service leave, to give back to your community
• Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership

Optional Benefits To Help You Succeed

• Option to purchase up to two weeks of annual leave
• Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
• Salary sacrifice, to superannuation
• Training and study assistance, for career development and professional qualifications

Looking after your wellbeing

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
• Paid parental leave
• Dynamic working, where staff are empowered to have more control over their working hours and locations, in line with the needs of the individual, team, project and client

About Duratec

Duratec is a leading Australian contractor providing design, build, remediation and decommissioning services to a broad range of assets and infrastructure. Our multi-disciplined capabilities and integrated specialist subsidiaries, combine engineering experience with project delivery expertise.

Headquartered in Wangara, Western Australia, Duratec operates across Australia and the Pacific with offices and project sites in every state and territory, delivering services across multiple sectors including Defence, Mining & Industrial, Building & Facade, Energy, Marine, Transport Infrastructure, and Water Infrastructure.

We’re committed to procuring responsibly, looking after our people and building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.