Senior Project Engineer

Posted:
8/18/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
On-site

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 60,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

The Project

Work on a high-profile infrastructure project as part of a global team, using continuous improvement methodology and innovative technology which enable us to leave a genuine legacy.

Southern Program Alliance is one of five alliances responsible for removing 110 of Melbourne’s most dangerous and congested level crossings by 2025 as part of Victoria’s Big Build transport infrastructure program.

Benefits

  • Alliance Model
  • Level Crossing Removal Project
  • Newport Location
  • Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
  • Career Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support Environment
  • Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
  • Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress
  • Local leadership and global expertise

The Opportunity:

The Senior Project Engineer supports the Construction Manager in achieving safe, timely, and high-quality project completion within budget. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will oversee project planning, execution, and closure, ensuring contractual profitability and obligations are met.

You will provide technical, administrative, and HSEQS support to Supervisors, fostering collaboration with internal and external resources to meet project objectives.

Key accountabilities:

  • As an onsite project team ensure the project is delivered to overall program to cost & time with resources needed leading to a high level of client satisfaction
  • Identification and assessment of risk to the project as well as implementation of strategies to mitigate risk
  • Use your technical skills to resolve design challenges and identify value engineering opportunities
  • Cost and forecast control to assist the project managers with strategic planning
  • Lead, develop and manage large project teams on the ground
  • Build effective and & collaborative relationships to coordinate activities with supervisors
  • Maintaining quality, environmental, and safety systems across the project

Required Skills and Competencies

  • You will ideally have a degree in civil engineering
  • You will have extensive experience on site working on a major project.
  • You will be able to manage, and develop long-term programs as well as display a high level of competency around contracts, cost forecasting, & management of a large team of engineers
  • Advanced communication skills and an ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of subcontractors, local authorities, internal staff and client representatives

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.