Senior Project Engineer

Downer EDI Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time Permanent Site Based role

Career growth with structuredFramework

Competitive Salary and Employee Benefi

Valued and respected position

Work for a major ASX-listed company

Job summary

Downer EDI Limited's Energy & Utilities division seeks a Senior Project Engineer to join the Water team in South East Queensland. You will provide technical engineering support across planning, design, construction and delivery of complex water and wastewater projects, coordinating with project managers, engineers and clients to ensure safety, quality and on-time outcomes.

You will manage subcontractors, develop scopes of work, track budgets and schedules, and drive constructability, value

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification in Civils/Structural or Mechanical.
• 4+ years' project engineering experience in water/wastewater in South East Queensland.
• Experience managing subcontractors; developing scopes of work and subcontract agreements.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills; large construction project scheduling.
• Demonstrated focus on quality outcomes and safety in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and engineering support across project delivery.
• Manage complex projects with multiple fronts or concurrent projects.
• Support planning, design reviews, constructability and value engineering.
• Monitor budgets, costs, forecasts and schedules.
• Develop scopes of work and assist procurement activities.
• Manage subcontractors, progress claims, variations, delays and EOTs.
• Support quality, safety, environmental and client outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project engineering management

Budgeting and forecasting

Scheduling and planning

Stakeholder management

Communication and negotiation

Safety and Zero Harm

Education

Civil/Structural or Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

The Opportunity

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Water team.

This is an opportunity to take a key role in the delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, providing technical expertise across planning, design, construction and project delivery. You'll work closely with Project Managers, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

• Providing technical advice and engineering support across project delivery
• Managing complex projects with multiple work fronts and/or concurrent projects
• Supporting project planning, design reviews, constructability and value engineering
• Monitoring project budgets, costs, forecasts and schedules
• Developing scopes of work and supporting procurement activities
• Managing subcontractors, progress claims, variations, delays and extensions of time
• Supporting quality, safety, environmental and client outcomes
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, clients and key project stakeholders

What we are looking for

• Engineering qualification either Civils/Structural or Mechanical
• 4+ years' project engineering experience within the water and/or wastewater industry in South East Queensland
• Experience managing subcontractors and developing scopes of work and subcontract agreements
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Experience developing and managing large construction project schedules
• Demonstrated experience driving quality outcomes across complex project delivery
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with clients, project teams and other stakeholders
• A strong commitment to safety and Zero Harm

What we offer

• Full time Permanent Site Based role
• Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
• Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
• Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
• Work for a major ASX-listed company

About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.