Project Engineer Design Manager - Defence

WSP Global Inc.; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & work from home

Global mobility

Parental leave & additional leave

Employee discounts

Salary continuance insurance

Wellness at work & social club

Volunteer program

Rewards & recognition

Professional and technical development

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Australia is seeking a Defence Project Engineer to support the Defence team in delivering sector strategy, project delivery, client management and business development for Defence projects across Australia.

You will collaborate with leadership to ensure successful outcomes. You will report to the Defence Director and provide strategic advice during project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships across Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor to Masters in Engineering with project management qualifications (e.g., Diploma PM, CPPM).
• Eligible for Australian Defence security clearance (Australian Citizens required).
• Solid defence project experience, preferably in consulting.
• 3–10 years delivering infrastructure/construction projects in Australia.
• Experience with Defence contracts and strong industry contacts.
• Proven accountability for project/business/department performance and P&L.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support national/regional Defence strategy objectives and growth.
• Build and sustain client/business partner relationships for opportunities.
• Deliver innovative and differentiated bid proposals.
• Oversee execution of contracted obligations by project teams.
• Mentor staff development and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Engineering discipline

Project management

Defence sector experience

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master)

Job description

Description

• Opportunity to work in the Defence sector
• Opportunity to work on top-tier projects
• Flexible working hours with supportive working from home environment
• Join our growing Property & Buildings group

The Opportunity

The Defence Project Engineer role will support the Defence team to deliver the Defence Sector Strategy, including project delivery, client management and the business development for Defence sector projects in Australia. By maintaining strong client relationships and the development and conversion of project opportunities, this role will ensure WSP is recognised as a leading industry provider of services to the sector.

The position will support the Defence Director and see the provision of strategic advice to Defence sector stakeholders and business partners during the project delivery phase, to ensure client and partner satisfaction and healthy long-term relationships.

This is a challenging role that will see you lead the delivery of best-practice consulting services to Defence clients throughout Australia and collaborate with other discipline leaders to deliver multi-disciplinary projects in the Defence sector.

You will be part of our accomplished Property & Buildings section and will work alongside our established team of Engineering technical experts, assisting in bidding and delivering successful projects. Your role will also be well supported across our business, with skilled resources in other sections.

Key responsibilities

• Support of National and Regional Defence strategy objectives to enable continued growth in the relevant sector; including new business conversion, turnover, profit and market share.
• Achievement of long-term client/business partner relationships which enhance the flow of preferred project opportunities.
• Achieve innovative, creative and well-differentiated bid proposals.
• Overseeing project team’s execution of contracted obligations.
• Encouragement of staff development and mentoring.

About you

• Bachelor to Masters' level degree in relevant Engineering discipline & Project Management qualifications (eg; Diploma PM, CPPM).
• Eligibility to obtain Australian Defence security clearance is essential – only eligible to Australian Citizens(Permanent Resident, NZ Citizens & Visa holders are not eligible).
• Solid industry experience on Australian Defence projects ideally in a consulting environment.
• 3 - 10 years’ experience in delivering in the infrastructure/construction sector within Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in working with a Defence Design Services Contract, Managing Contractor Contract, and/or delivering PMCA services for Defence.
• Strong contacts within the Australian Defence Estate & Infrastructure (Capital Facilities and Infrastructure) Group, federal government, local government and the related Buildings / Defence industry.
• Previous accountability for project / business / department financial performance (profit and loss).
• Strong practical knowledge of and commitment to health and safety

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.
Some of the many benefits we offer our employees include:

• Flexible working hours and working from home
• Global mobility
• Parental leave & purchased additional annual leave
• Corporate employee discounts and offers
• Salary continuance insurance
• Wellness at work & social club
• Workplace giving /volunteering
• Employee reward & recognition program
• Professional and technical development opportunities

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

• Develop your professional network (locally, nationally and globally) through various initiatives.
• Develop your personal brand through targeted training.
• Develop your business understanding and awareness through various procedures.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.