Project Engineer – Secure Govt Delivery (NV1)

Performance Drivers; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Drivers is forming a Canberra-based, on-site project team to deliver secure government installation works. The role offers mentoring to progress to Project Engineer, with a clear path within a permanent, full-time team.

Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance are essential. You’ll support delivery from planning through installation, commissioning, acceptance and handover, working closely with senior leadership and multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have Australian citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain NV1 clearance.
• 3+ years in project engineer, assistant PM, project coordination or similar.
• Experience on ICT, electrical or comparable technical-services projects.
• Strong grasp of project budgeting, forecasting and variations.
• Excellent planning, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Current driver’s licence; police check and probity screening.
• Experience on government/defense/high-security projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of electronic security work packages.
• Help develop and maintain project plans, programmes, milestones and resource plans.
• Coordinate site activities, installation, commissioning and close-out.
• Assist with budgets, cost-to-complete, forecasting, variations and claims.
• Coordinate technicians, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage project documentation, testing, commissioning and handover records.
• Support quality, safety, security and contractual compliance.
• Build strong working relationships with client, head contractor and site stakeholders.

Skills

Citizenship and NV1 clearance

3+ years experience

ICT/Electrical projects

Budgets & forecasting

Planning & organisation

Communication

Driver's licence

Police check & probity

Security clearance experience

Job description

Performance Drivers is forming a Canberra-based, on-site project team to deliver secure government installation works. The role offers mentoring to progress to Project Engineer, with a clear path within a permanent, full-time team.

Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance are essential. You’ll support delivery from planning through installation, commissioning, acceptance and handover, working closely with senior leadership and multiple stakeholders.