Project Engineer - Track

John Holland; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Salary continuance

Salary sacrifice options

Flexible work arrangements

18 weeks paid parental leave

Career development programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

John Holland plc in Spotswood is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for Track to join the Rail Services team. You will lead on-site engineering, coordinate with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors, and help manage scope for maintenance and new construction works.

The role emphasizes delivering projects on time and within budget with focus on safety, quality and cost control. 3–5 years in rail engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in programming, cost control, quality assurance and safety supervision.
• Knowledge of project management structures, plans, standards and accountabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site engineering functions with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Verify incoming equipment/material against plans and specifications; arrange corrections.
• Coordinate team activities, manage programme workloads and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure project completion on time and within budget with accurate cost forecasts.
• Review supplier/purchase orders and subcontractor arrangements for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in planning works including rail closures, resources, and schedules.
• Liaise with clients/consultants/subcontractors to ensure satisfactory completion of works.
• Assist in developing tender responses including cost estimates and submissions.

Skills

Programming

Cost control

Quality assurance

Safety

Supervision/People management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction/Engineering

Job description

At John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do. We've always known at its heart infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work. That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer for Track to join our Rail Services team based in Spotswood. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about engineering and looking to gain experience in both maintenance and new construction works while developing project management and precontracts skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-site engineering functions and collaborate with the wider team including other engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Ensure the quality and quantity of incoming equipment and material, check work drawings, construction and specifications against site plans and conditions, and arrange corrections or modifications where necessary.
• Coordinate the activities of the team, programme workloads and provide technical and administrative guidance to ensure aims and objectives are effectively and economically achieved.
• Ensure project completion is on time and within budget, with accurate forecasts of costs and utilising corrective action in line with JH's authority and reporting frameworks to maximise the profit margin.
• Assign work and assist with reviews for accuracy and adherence to required standards of supplier, subcontractor quotations/purchase orders as well as subcontractor arrangements.
• Participate in planning works inclusive of day works and intense around-the-clock working within rail closures, planning resource requirements including plant, equipment, labour, materials and staff resourcing.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and planning authorities to ensure satisfactory completion of works.
• Assist in the development of tender responses including cost estimates and written submissions for rail services projects.

Skills & Experience Required

• Tertiary qualifications in a Construction / Engineering Discipline
• Demonstrated skills in programming, cost control, quality assurance, safety and supervision/people management
• Ideally 3-5 years' engineering experience
• Previous work in a Rail environment will be highly regarded, however not essential.
• Knowledge of project management structure, plans, specification, standards and implications for project accountabilities
• Understanding of the Project Design Management Plan, Quality Management Plan, Safety Management Plan and Environmental Management Plan

Some of the benefits of the role include

• Joining an established and successful business operating throughout Australia and New Zealand
• Being part of a high performing team of committed and talented experts
• John Holland is ‘people first' company we will work on the development of your career and also provide a very competitive salary package and employee benefits program

We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs.
• Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects.
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong.
• Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive.

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.