Senior Project Engineer

Fulton Hogan Australia Pty Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Australia Pty Limited in Melbourne is seeking a proactive Senior Project Engineer to be based on-site at Tullamarine, overseeing delivery of multiple programs of work in airport infrastructure.

You will support the Project Manager, drive a strong HSE culture, manage programming, budgets and coordination with designers, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to deliver on time and to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering is required.
• Proven project engineering experience in civil construction.
• Airport infrastructure experience highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environment regulations.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital support to the Project Manager across all duties.
• Promote a strong HSE culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to project programming, updates and reporting.
• Manage labour requirements and inductions for staff.
• Oversee subcontractors to meet program, cost, quality and HSE goals.
• Ensure projects adhere to budgets, timelines and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Civil construction

HSE regulations knowledge

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples' courage, curiosity, and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don't stand still - there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

• Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.
• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.
• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us - it's a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You'll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

What's on Offer

As the FH Airports team continues to expand, we are now looking to hire an additional Senior Project Engineer based on site at Tullamarine, to oversee the delivery of various programs of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vital support to the Project Manager in all project-related duties.
• Manage and promote a strong HSE culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and striving for the highest safety standards.
• Contribute to project programming, updates, and reporting, ensuring milestones are achieved on time.
• Implement and manage the company's management systems to deliver exceptional project outcomes, focusing on defect-free completion.
• Support the Project Manager in determining labour requirements and ensuring all staff are inducted and trained appropriately.
• Manage subcontractors to achieve project goals related to program, cost, quality and HSE.
• Ensure projects adhere to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor construction activities.
• Coordinate with designers, engineers, sub-contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve any issues and conflicts.

About You

You will be a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Project Engineer with a strong understanding of construction processes and a passion for delivering excellence. You will possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Proven experience in a project engineering role in the civil construction sector (airport infrastructure experience is highly regarded)
• Excellent knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

For 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia and New Zealand.