Structures Engineer - Live Project

Contec Recruitment Pty Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Contec Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for a major civil infrastructure project in Darwin. You will coordinate and deliver a range of earthworks, drainage, roadworks and concrete activities, working under the Project Manager and Site Manager to ensure works are planned and executed to programme.

The successful candidate will have 6–10 years of project engineering experience with a reputable contractor, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 6–10 years of proven Project Engineering experience with a reputable contractor.
• Experience across earthworks, foundations, drainage, services infrastructure and concrete works.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programming.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants and technical documentation.
• Sound commercial knowledge, including procurement, variations and subcontract administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage civil and construction activities.
• Oversee earthworks, foundations, drainage, in-ground services and concrete works.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and site teams.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes, methodologies and sequencing plans.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, design coordination and engineering documentation.
• Oversee procurement, material scheduling and subcontractor engagement.
• Monitor construction progress against programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage inspections, ITPs, quality assurance and compliance documentation.
• Assist with contract administration, variations, progress claims and cost reporting.
• Identify construction risks and implement practical, commercially sound solutions.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Civil/Construction knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Civil Eng / Construction Mgmt degree

Job description

• $170K + Super
• Civil Infrastructure / Building works
• Darwin project

Working with this team on this major infrastructure project is bound to set your career in the right direction. You will be exposed to all elements of civil engineering construction including: earthworks, drainage, roadworks and traffic planning. This project will run for 24 month, the quality management plan has been set up and followed, now needs to be fulfilled right through project completion.

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Project Engineer with a strong combination of civil and construction experience. Working closely with the Project Manager and Site Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering a diverse range of construction activities, ensuring works are effectively planned, programmed and executed.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage civil and construction activities.
• Oversee earthworks, foundations, drainage, in-ground services and concrete works.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and site teams.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes, methodologies and sequencing plans.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, design coordination and engineering documentation.
• Oversee procurement, material scheduling and subcontractor engagement.
• Monitor construction progress against programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage inspections, ITPs, quality assurance and compliance documentation.
• Assist with contract administration, variations, progress claims and cost reporting.
• Identify construction risks and implement practical, commercially sound solutions.

About You

We're looking for a technically capable Structures Engineer who has developed a broad understanding of project delivery through exposure to both civil works and construction projects.

Ideally, you will possess:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven Project Engineering experience with a reputable contractor for 6 - 10 years
• A combination of civil and construction experience, rather than a background exclusively in one discipline.
• Experience across earthworks, foundations, drainage, services infrastructure and concrete works.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programming.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants and technical documentation.
• Sound commercial knowledge, including procurement, variations and subcontract administration.

Candidates who have progressed through Site Engineering into Project Engineering and enjoy working across multiple construction disciplines will be particularly well suited.