Project Engineer - Civil

UGL; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL is delivering the HumeLink West Project in collaboration with CPB Contractors on the 130km western section for Transgrid. The Civil Engineer will coordinate design, supply, construction and testing activities, focusing on earthworks, in-ground services and civil structures, ensuring safety, cost effectiveness and timely delivery.

The role requires civil engineering qualification, field experience across brownfields and greenfields, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities to

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or professional status
• Experience across design, construction and commissioning
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure construction meets technical, quality and client requirements
• Oversee survey work and ensure results are accurate and documented
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager to keep the project on schedule
• Serve as a technical point of contact for civil/structural subcontractors and suppliers
• Provide engineering advice to subcontractors and suppliers
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly reports and attend review meetings

Skills

Engineering experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

Civil Engineering Qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Outlook

Job description

HumeLink West Project

Two CIMIC Group companies, UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 130km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure.

The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.4bn, includes delivery of new 500kV double circuit transmission lines spanning 130kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

The Opportunity

The Civil Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and administrative coordination for the design, supply, construction and testing of the project. The primary challenges of this position are to ensure the project is completed in a safe, cost effective and timely manner to meet contractual arrangements made with the client. Responsibilities will focus on projects with earth works, in-ground services and civil structures.

What will a day look like in this role

• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure job is constructed to the technical, quality and customer requirements
• Ensure that the survey of installations throughout the project is conducted in a professional manner with all results being reviewed and accepted as correct with actions coordinated and documented.
• Liaise with Construction Manager to ensure job is on schedule
• Provide a focal point for all technical based queries for associated civil/structural subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provide engineering advice for subcontractors/suppliers
• Assist the Project Manager in preparation of monthly reports and also attend the monthly report meetings

What would we expect you to bring to the team

• Civil Engineering Qualification
• Significant engineering experience throughout, design, construction and commissioning on Brownfields and Greenfields projects.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
• Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card or equivalent) and undergo a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) prior to commencement.

Where applicable, evidence of tertiary qualifications and proof of right to work will be required prior to successful appointment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

We’re always looking for ways to make UGL and CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.