Project Engineer/Estimator

servicestream; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Stream's Utilities division seeks a Project Engineer/Estimator to join our growing team in NSW. The role focuses on planning, technical engineering tasks, and comprehensive cost calculations for civil projects, including Ausgrid Poles and Line construction programmes.

Permanent, full-time position based in NSW with responsibilities spanning submissions, schedules, value engineering, and on-time, on-budget project delivery. Reporting to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years combined project engineering and cost estimation experience.
• Experience in utilities environment is advantageous.
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or equivalent) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical submissions, schedules, value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate between site operations and project management.
• Contract administration (including project communications, document management and records management).
• Monitor progress/performance against safety, time, cost and quality targets and report to project management.
• Monitor delivery against scope / contract obligations.
• Assist in submission of all documents required at completion such as as-builts, manuals etc.
• Plan and create technical drawings, layouts and models for civil construction projects.
• Ensure all plans meet regulatory compliance requirements.
• Visit sites to check design feasibility as required.
• Assist project management to resolve on-site challenges.
• Use software for data analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
• Benchmark project estimates against historical and industry data and internal / external indices.
• Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons.

Skills

2-5 years experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

CAD

BIM

Job description

Primary Location

NSW - Wetherill Park

Job Description Summary

Service Stream's Utilities division are currently seeking a Project Engineer/Estimator to join our growing company.

About the Role

Service Stream's Utilities division are currently seeking a Project Engineer/Estimator to join our growing company. The Project Engineer/Estimator contributes to project planning and delivery and undertakes technical engineering tasks and comprehensive cost calculations for civil construction projects, including the Ausgrid Poles and Line construction programme.

Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Wetherill Park, NSW

Reporting Line: Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with technical submissions, schedules, value engineering and constructability reviews
• Coordinate between site operations and project management
• Contract administration (including project communications, document management and records management)
• Monitor progress/performance against safety, time, cost and quality targets and report to project management
• Monitor delivery against scope / contract obligations
• Assist in submission of all documents required at completion such as as-builts, manuals etc
• Plan and create technical drawings, layouts and models for civil construction projects
• Ensure all plans meet regulatory compliance requirements
• Visit sites to check design feasibility as required
• Assist project management to resolve on-site challenges
• Use software for data analysis, forecasting and budgeting
• Benchmark project estimates against historical and industry data and internal / external indices
• Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons

About You

• 2-5 years of combined experience in project engineering and cost estimation
• Previous experience within the relevant and local utilities environment (advantageous).
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent (advantageous)
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local building codes and safety laws
• Intermediate Microsoft Word & Outlook + proficiency in estimating software (Excel, CAD or BIM platforms)
• Ability to deal diligently, patiently and professionally with internal stakeholders, clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Ability to determine own priorities and manage work accordingly
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills

About Us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies.

Department

Projects