Senior Project Engineers - Marine

Austral Construction Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41% site uplift

Leave loading

Long-term opportunities

Global backing

Job summary

Austral Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer with a marine construction background to join our team on a newly awarded project in Far North Queensland. This fly-in, fly-out role features a 2:1 roster and a Brisbane preferred hire point.

You will lead planning, budgeting and delivery, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and timely project milestones while leveraging the support of Keller Group's global backing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar site-based role with marine piling projects.
• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with focus on health, safety and the environment.
• Developed analytical and problem-solving skills while adhering to deadlines.
• Team player mindset with strong internal and external relationship building.
• Proficient in planning software such as MS Project or P6.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning to execution, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to tackle complex challenges and drive success.
• Work closely with onsite project team including Project Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors and specialist crew.
• Liaise and brief subcontractors on construction plans and delegate responsibilities.
• Review tender documents and preliminary designs for alternative solutions.
• Prepare cash flow budgets and reconciliations.
• Provide input to maintain a safe workplace and culture.
• Manage information and conduct monitoring and reporting duties.

Skills

Marine projects

Planning software

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

At Austral Construction, we're Driven by people. Defined by delivery.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Guided by our values of Safety, People, Integrity and Excellence, we work together to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality civil and marine infrastructure across Australia.

With a proud history of delivering for clients across the infrastructure, resources and marine sectors, we offer our people the opportunity to take ownership, build their capability and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact.

Austral Construction is part of Keller Group plc, the world's largest geotechnical specialist contractor, giving our people the backing of a global organisation while retaining the hands-on culture and delivery focus that defines Austral.

We are currently seeking experienced Senior Project Engineers from a marine construction background to join our company to assist on a newly awarded project in Far North Queensland. This position is fly in fly out, 2:1 roster, preferred point of hire, Brisbane QLD.

You will play a key role in the success of our projects by conducting technical discussion, long-term planning, budgeting, and finances, and liaising with the senior representatives of our clients.

The Opportunity

• Leadprojects from planning to execution, ensuring quality and timely delivery,
• Collaboratewith stakeholders to tackle complex challenges and drive success,
• Work closely with the onsite project team including Project Managers, Project Superintendent, Supervisors and specialist crew,
• Liaise and brief subcontractors on construction plans and delegate responsibilities,
• Review tender documents and preliminary designs for alternative solutions,
• Prepare cash flow budgets and reconciliations,
• Proactively provide input in support of the company in its maintenance of a safe workplace,
• Manage information and conduct appropriate monitoring and reporting duties.

Position requirements:

• Preferably a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar site-based role with experience in delivery of marine piling projects,
• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering,
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications,
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and a genuine concern for health, safety and the environment,
• Developed analytical and problem-solving skills while adhering to deadlines,
• Team player mindset with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships,
• Competent in the use of planning software such as MS Project or P6.

What's you'll get:

• Strong salary package with a 41% site uplift and leave loading,
• Exposure to technically challenging, career-defining projects,
• Long-term opportunities in a growing business with global backing,
• A team that values hard work, straight talk and getting it done safely,
• Real responsibility - not just a title.

Ready to step up

If you're looking for work that pushes you, builds your capability, and put you on projects you can be proud of – we want to hear from you.

Austral Construction is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+ and individuals from all backgrounds.