Tunnel Civil Fitout Lead - Senior Project Engineer

John Holland Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

John Holland Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the tunnel civil fitout package of Australia’s largest road infrastructure project in Adelaide. The role focuses on planning, coordination and delivery, with six engineers under a strong leadership framework and close collaboration with design, construction, quality and safety teams.

You will drive critical tunnel fitout activities, manage precast installations, cross passage works, arch finishes and road deck

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in major tunnelling, road, rail or underground infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing complex civil fitout packages.
• Experience planning installation activities involving specialist plant or temporary works.
• Strong technical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors, construction interfaces, programme delivery, cost control and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of tunnel civil fitout works, from planning and design coordination through to construction, completion and handover.
• Manage the installation of precast barrier panels, ensuring compliance with design requirements, tolerances, quality standards and installation methodologies.
• Oversee cross passage internal fitout works, coordinating construction activities, interfaces and completion requirements.
• Manage XPIG works, ensuring effective coordination of engineering, construction sequencing and associated interfaces.
• Lead road deck replacement activities, including the planning and execution of works using a bespoke gantry system.
• Oversee architectural panel installation, ensuring alignment with design intent, programme requirements and quality expectations.
• Coordinate construction methodologies, temporary works, lifting operations, access requirements and installation sequencing.
• Identify and proactively manage design, construction, and interface risks, implementing practical solutions to maintain progress and minimise disruption.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team, fostering a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Develop and manage detailed work plans, construction programmes and short-term lookaheads.
• Monitor progress against key milestones, identify potential delays and implement recovery strategies where required.
• Manage subcontractor performance, productivity, resources and construction deliverables.
• Plan and coordinate the transition of completed civil works to the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) team.
• Drive interface management to ensure civil fitout works are completed in the correct sequence and are ready for downstream M&E installation and commissioning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Subcontractor management

Interface management

Civil engineering

Tunnelling experience

Team leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

John Holland Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the tunnel civil fitout package of Australia’s largest road infrastructure project in Adelaide. The role focuses on planning, coordination and delivery, with six engineers under a strong leadership framework and close collaboration with design, construction, quality and safety teams.

You will drive critical tunnel fitout activities, manage precast installations, cross passage works, arch finishes and road deck