Water Infrastructure Site Engineer

Downer Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Group’s Energy and Utilities division seeks a Site Engineer to support the successful delivery of water construction projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll provide technical guidance across planning, design, procurement and construction, collaborating with Project Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes.

You will assist with procurement, budgeting, cost control and design reviews while maintaining a strong safety focus and continuous

Qualifications

• Recognised Australian engineering qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of project engineering experience within the water industry.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supporting construction delivery.
• Demonstrated financial management and reporting capability, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience contributing to quality outcomes across project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Project Engineers with technical advice and project delivery support.
• Monitoring project performance, progress, schedules, budgets and costs.
• Contributing to project planning visits, concept reviews and design reviews.
• Supporting the development of practical solutions where project performance targets may be at risk.
• Reviewing designs for constructability, value for money and fitness for purpose.
• Ensuring community, environmental, operational and maintenance requirements are considered throughout planning and design.
• Supporting project budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting and cost control.
• Reviewing subcontractor progress claims, variations, delays and extension of time claims within delegated authority.
• Assisting with procurement activities, including supplier and subcontractor engagement.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and providing technical guidance.
• Identifying potentially hazardous site activities and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented.
• Recording and communicating lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Promoting Downer’s Zero Harm principles through visible and authentic safety leadership.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Subcontractor management

Budgeting & forecasting

Written & verbal communication

Zero Harm safety

Education

Australian engineering qualification

Job description

Downer Group’s Energy and Utilities division seeks a Site Engineer to support the successful delivery of water construction projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll provide technical guidance across planning, design, procurement and construction, collaborating with Project Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes.

You will assist with procurement, budgeting, cost control and design reviews while maintaining a strong safety focus and continuous