Project Engineer - Structures

Daracon-Engineering-Pty-Ltd; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Supportive team

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Career development

Job summary

Daracon Group seeks an experienced Structures Project Engineer to join the Hunter Civil Team on a permanent basis in the Newcastle region, overseeing civil and mining infrastructure projects. The role is autonomous and offers a clear career progression within a diversified portfolio of works.

You should have a Civil Engineering degree, 4–5 years’ experience, and proven ability to manage design and construct projects, procurement, scheduling and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer with professional accreditation.
• 4–5 years of practical civil engineering experience.
• Experience delivering TfNSW bridge works and meeting specs.
• Procure and engage key suppliers; manage scheduling and deliveries on site.
• Experience with formwork systems and ready-mix concrete; B80 training preferred.
• Ability to coordinate major crane works and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities with Site Engineering and Supervisory Team to implement projects per plans, designs and specifications.
• Manage subcontractors to achieve outcomes with effective time and resource management.
• Develop and manage project-specific documentation.
• Short-term construction program management and compliance.
• Ensure quality documentation is captured and compliant.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Contractor management

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

Formwork systems

Ready-mix concrete

Crane operations

Job description

• Employee Type SA-Full time permanent

Contact information

• Contact Name Whitney Macpherson
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Daracon Group comprises a number of businesses that collectively deliver an integrated civil construction service across a diverse range of public and private sector projects. Our capabilities span road, rail, concrete structures, landscaping, quarrying and mining, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes that meet and exceed client expectations. Central to this success is our dedicated workforce, whose expertise, professionalism and commitment to customer service underpin everything we do.

Daracon are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structures Project Engineer to join our Hunter Civil Team on a permanent basis. This role will be located in the Newcastle region, working across key projects within our operations, including civil and mining infrastructure projects. This is a diverse, challenging and autonomous role that would offer a fantastic next step in career progression.

Requirements

What we have on offer

• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Supportive and inclusive team
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Salary packaging available – pay less tax
• Employee wellbeing programs and initiatives – Fitness passport, discount on gym memberships and health insurance
• Ongoing career development – grow your skills and elevate your career across various operations, all under the stability of one employer

Key responsibilities

• Working with our Site Engineering and Supervisory Team for the management of Civil Projects which means coordinating engineering activities to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs and specifications
• Managing work and performance of subcontractors to achieve outcomes and utilise effective time management skills including sequencing of work and resource time management
• Develop and manage project specific documentation
• Short term construction program management and compliance
• Ensuring quality documentation is captured and compliant

To be considered for this role you will

• Ideally be a Degree Qualified Civil Engineer
• Ideally have 4-5 years experience
• Have overall proven engineering experience with the delivery of TfNSW bridge works and specifications
• Be able to procure and engage with key suppliers in the management of scheduling and deliveries with the ability to work through constructability issues on site
• Be experienced with the employment of different formwork systems, including temporary works
• Be fully conversant with use of ready-mix concrete, including pumping, placement and curing – ideally holding B80 concrete grey card training.
• Be able to engage, plan and execute major crane works and “heavy lifting”
• Have sound organisational skills in order to be able to manage your time and plan effectively in a fast paced, diverse and changing environment
• Have demonstrated ability to program and organise the worksHave the ability to follow budgets, track and report the costs of the works
• Have exceptional communication skills, in particular your ability to negotiate and influence others
• Have the ability to work with the team to meet key project milestones and deliverables
• Have confidence in your decision making ability, problem solve and act accordingly
• Have the ability to coach and mentor less experienced team members to assist in their development and transfer of your skills and expertise
• Be a safety leader who is able to use your experience to uphold our safety culture and value
• Ideally have proven experience on design and construct projects

Job preview

Ideally you would live in the local area, however we would be open to considering applicants from further afield. For those required to live away for the duration of projects, accommodation and a meal allowance would be provided.

In return for your skills and experience, you will be offered the opportunity to work with an employer that values your contribution to the organisation and is dedicated to your career success. We value our people as our key asset and this is reflected in all aspects of our business.

Daracon Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer