Site Engineer - Precast

John Holland; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John Holland is leading a major road infrastructure project in Adelaide as part of the T2D Alliance. The Precast Site Engineer will oversee tunnel precast segments, road decks and engage with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery and compliance with project standards.

You will resolve technical issues, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, and help drive constructability improvements across precast elements forming a critical portion of the

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in precast, concrete, structures or major infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of design, drawings and construction processes.
• Quality, safety and continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Work with construction teams to develop practical precast solutions that keep the project moving.
• Deliver cost-effective, constructable designs for tunnel segments and road decks.
• Drive design optimisation through standardisation and reuse of proven precast solutions.
• Partner with suppliers to deliver precast elements safely, on time, within budget and to required quality.
• Lead the resolution of technical issues across precast design, detailing and manufacturing.
• Conduct quality and compliance inspections across precast facilities and finished products; identify issues early and resolve them.
• Collaborate with construction teams and heavy lift specialists to improve precast detailing and installation.
• Manage subcontractor performance and coordinate with delivery teams to meet outcomes.
• Plan and prioritise workload, coordinating resources to keep key activities on track.
• Identify opportunities to improve design, manufacture and delivery of precast across the project.

Skills

Precast experience

Concrete infrastructure

Engineering design understanding

Cross-team collaboration

Supplier engagement

Quality and safety focus

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Project

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The T2D Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels - the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role

As a Precast Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of tunnel precast segments and road decks for the T2D Project. Working closely with the Precast, Engineering, Production and Quality teams, you’ll provide hands-on engineering support across the manufacturing process, helping ensure components are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality and project standards. You’ll be involved in resolving technical issues, coordinating with key stakeholders and supporting the delivery of high-quality precast elements that will form a major part of Adelaide’s new motorway and tunnel network.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Work closely with construction teams to develop practical precast solutions that keep the project moving
• Help deliver cost-effective, constructable designs for tunnel segments and road decks
• Drive design optimisation through standardisation and reuse of proven precast solutions
• Partner with suppliers to deliver precast elements safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality
• Lead the resolution of technical issues across precast design, detailing and manufacturing
• Conduct quality and compliance inspections across precast manufacturing facilities and finished productsIdentify potential design, supply and delivery issues early and work with the team to resolve them
• Collaborate with construction teams and heavy lift specialists to improve precast detailing, installation and constructability
• Manage subcontractor performance and work closely with delivery teams to achieve project outcomes
• Plan and prioritise your workload, coordinating resources to keep key activities on track
• Identify opportunities to improve the way we design, manufacture and deliver precast across the project

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in precast, concrete, structures or major infrastructure
• Strong understanding of engineering design, drawings and construction processes
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to technical challenges
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple project teams
• The confidence to work with suppliers, subcontractors and construction teams
• A genuine focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement

We offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.