Project Engineer - Building

John Holland Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with salary**

Great leave benefits including 18+4?

Career progression opportunities

Learning and development

Inclusion & diversity

Flexible working

Job summary

John Holland is seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Buildings to join the Sydney Metro West Linewide Project in our Depot and Buildings Team. Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will manage building-related scopes and work closely with construction, commercial and design teams to ensure safe, high-quality and efficient delivery.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline, proven experience as a Project Engineer (Buildings) on major infrastructure projects,

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate building-related scopes and manage stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of building construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Experience delivering projects within budgets and programs.

Responsibilities

• Managing the planning and delivery of building and structural works.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to meet program, cost and quality outcomes.
• Preparing and managing ITPs, work packs, permits and technical documentation.
• Supporting cost control, forecasting, variations and progress claims.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Collaborating with design, construction and project controls teams.
• Contributing to a safety-focused culture aligned with John Holland values.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety and quality focus

Education

Engineering degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

At John Holland, our purpose is simple - we transform lives with everything we do. We've always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of the team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

The Project:

Sydney Metro West is a transformational 24 km underground railway connecting Sydney CBD to Parramatta, with stations at Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays, Pyrmont and Hunter Street.

The Linewide package connects the entire system, delivering the critical rail infrastructure and technology that bring the metro network to life.

Project offices are located across several Sydney locations including the CBD, Clyde, Rosehill, The Bays and Burwood North.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Buildings to join the Sydney Metro West Linewide Project in our Depot and Buildings Team. Reporting directly to the Senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in managing building-related scopes and working closely with construction, commercial and design teams to ensure safe, high‑quality and efficient delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the planning and delivery of building and structural building works
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to achieve program, cost and quality outcomes.
• Preparing and managing ITPs, work packs, permits and technical documentation.
• Supporting cost control, forecasting, variations and progress claims.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across design, construction and project controls.
• Contributing to a strong safety culture aligned with John Holland values.

What We Are Looking For:

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer (Buildings) on major infrastructure or complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of building construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Sound commercial awareness and experience working to budgets and programs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on safety, quality and delivery excellence.

As Part Of The Team, You Can Help Transform Lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice.

We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

We Offer:

We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world.

We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

• Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
• Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
• Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
• Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
• Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong - that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
• Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.