Project Engineer

About the Company
This is a business that's driven to grow and isn't afraid to think differently about how it delivers major civil and infrastructure work across Victoria. That same energy carries through to how they treat their people - it's part of why they've been recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work® and endorsed by Work180 as an employer for women. Investing in their teams is treated as seriously as investing in their projects.

About the Role
Our client is seeking a capable Project Engineer to take ownership of defined work packages on a major civil/infrastructure project in Melbourne. This role carries broader technical, commercial and subcontractor management responsibility than a Site Engineer, working closely with the Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager to keep assigned packages on program, on budget and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned work packages, from planning through to completion and handover.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes of work, and day-to-day performance for assigned packages.
• Review and approve technical documentation, shop drawings and method statements.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, variations and contract correspondence for assigned scope.
• Monitor and report cost, program and quality performance against budget and baseline program.
• Coordinate with design, survey and quality teams to proactively resolve technical issues.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to Site Engineers and graduate engineers.
• Ensure work is delivered in line with project WHS and environmental management plans.
• Contribute to progress claims, cost forecasting and monthly reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years' experience in civil, infrastructure or building construction, including subcontractor management.
• Demonstrated experience taking a work package from planning through to completion.
• Working knowledge of contract administration principles and construction methodology.
• Current Victorian driver's licence and construction industry White Card.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and project scheduling/reporting tools.

Benefits

• Genuine package ownership and autonomy on a major civil/infrastructure project.
• Exposure to commercial, contractual and program management disciplines.
• Company vehicle or allowance, plus standard project site benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (free, confidential counselling for you and your family) and a wellbeing subsidy of up to $1,000 a year.
• Our client will cover one professional membership per year (e.g. Engineers Australia).
• Novated lease and salary sacrifice options available.
• Bonus program and employee share plan.
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply
This search is being managed exclusively by RSG on behalf of our client. Please contact Mark MacDonald at [email protected] or apply online to this Project Engineer role or other Engineering jobs.

At RSG, we specialise in recruitment for the infrastructure and utilities industries. We actively source for a broad range of companies and projects within these industries. If you are looking for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

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