Senior Project Engineer - Utilities

Competitive Tier 1 package and benefits.

We're all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, property, rail, building and water projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
From the epic to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere.
It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.
While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it.
We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.
Are you up for the challenge?
About John Holland We're all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, property, rail, building and water projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
About the Alliance The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, comprising of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has successfully secured the contract to deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.
We are excited to have the opportunity to work with the Australian and South Australian governments to deliver this city shaping project that will provide safe and efficient journeys for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, connect open spaces and recreational facilities, and unlock economic opportunities and growth for South Australia.
The project scope is concentrated on a 10.5km motorway, including more than 4kms of twin three lane tunnels, road and bridge construction and complex M&E installations.
Open to traffic in 2031, the T2D alliance will offer the people of Adelaide an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project, career stability and the opportunity for career progression and development.
About the Role Coordinate on-site engineering functions for allocated projects to achieve time and budget objectives and provide efficient support for construction activities.
What you will do:
Manage on-site engineering functions through subordinates, which may include Project Engineers, and/or Cost/Planning Engineers.
Obtain relevant design parameter information for incorporation into detailed designs and construction specifications.
Monitor quality and quantities of incoming equipment and material, check work drawings, construction and specifications against site plans and conditions and arrange corrections or modifications where necessary.
Coordinate the activities of an engineering team, programme workloads and provide technical and administrative guidance to the engineering staff to ensure aims and objectives are effectively and economically achieved.
Ensure that project engineering completion is on time and within budget.
Record completed work, costs incurred, materials used and retain progress drawings.
Assign work and assist with reviews for accuracy and adherence to required standards of supplier, subcontractor quotations/purchase orders as well as subcontractor arrangements.
Participate in planning future requirements including machine tools, ancillary equipment, major plant and labour.
Direct site surveys and preparatory work prior to construction.
Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and planning authorities to ensure satisfactory completion of construction work.
What we are looking for:
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Building Construction or equivalent.
Diploma of Project Management in Engineering Science, Building, Construction or equivalent.
Master's degree in engineering or equivalent.
Experience:

Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer in the utilities sector, specifically across all major utility services including relocation and protection.
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of utility infrastructure systems, regulations, and industry best practices.
Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Sub-contractor management including Scope of Works creation and tendering.
Responsible to manage of Project Engineers and Site Engineers.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Familiarization of AS-5488.1 will be highly regarded.
As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.
Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice.
We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.
We'll do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start.
We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety.
We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
What we Offer:
Competitive remuneration and benefits.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do.
Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.
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