Project Engineer - Pigging

Lead Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Group in Melbourne seeks a Project Coordinator to plan and oversee ice pigging and conventional pigging campaigns across water networks, handling scheduling, resourcing and site logistics with client authorities. Coordinate field crews, plant and equipment (including ice-making units) and subcontractors during mobilisation and execution, ensuring access, shutdowns and program timing.

Prepare and maintain project documentation (JSAs/SWMS/ITPs), track costs and progress, resolve on-site

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating large field campaigns in water/wastewater projects.
• Strong safety compliance and quality assurance skills.
• Proven ability to liaise with utilities and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate pigging campaigns across networks, including scheduling and resourcing.
• Liaise with water authorities to confirm scope and program timing.
• Coordinate field crews and equipment and subcontractors during mobilisation and execution.
• Conduct site inspections and toolbox talks; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Prepare project documentation (JSAs/SWMS/ITPs).
• Track costs, progress and variations; support client progress claims and reporting.
• Support tender and quoting activity for future pigging/pipeline works as required.
• Travel to client sites outside Victoria as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Client liaison

Safety management

Procurement coordination

Budget tracking

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Documentation systems

Job description

• Plan and coordinate ice pigging and conventional pigging campaigns across client water/wastewater networks, including scheduling, resourcing and site logistics
• Liaise directly with water authority/utility clients to confirm scope, access, shutdowns and program timing
• Coordinate field crews, plant/equipment (including ice-making units) and subcontractors during mobilisation and execution
• Conduct site inspections and toolbox talks; ensure works comply with safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Manage procurement and supplier coordination for consumables, equipment hire and subcontracted services
• Prepare and maintain project documentation - work method statements, JSAs/SWMS, ITPs, as-built records and completion/handover reports
• Track project costs, progress and variations; support client progress claims and reporting
• Resolve technical and logistical issues on site, escalating to the Operations Manager where required
• Support tender and quoting activity for future pigging/pipeline works as required
• Travel to and work extended periods away from home at client sites outside Victoria as programs require