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Project Engineer

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In-Office
Melbourne, Victoria
Mid level
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Melbourne, Victoria
Mid level
The Project Engineer manages technical oversight for construction projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and effective communication with stakeholders while solving on-site problems.
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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 65,000 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

Benefits

•    Location - Sunshine  
•    High profile Level Crossing Removal Project
•    Strong long-term pipeline of works 
•    Alliance Model 
•    Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
•    Income protection 
•    Company Share scheme 
•    Annual pay review and discretionary bonus 

About the Project

The Southern Program Alliance is contracted by Victorian Government to remove most dangerous and congested level crossings. This is a critical infrastructure project with significant public impact.

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.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Construction Manager, The Project Engineer provides technical oversight and management, translating engineering goals into actionable plans ensuring project objectives are met by supporting design, managing contractors, and liaising with stakeholders. They also solve on-site technical problems, document project progress, and ensure compliance with standards and legislation.  

Responsibilities 

  • Issue and monitor compliance to Permit to Work for the defined high risk activity.
  • Ensure Safety in Design is applied and mitigate the risk from design through to construction.
  • Conduct weekly site inspections and record observations for close out.
  • Support Temporary Work Designs requirements in consultation with the Engineer Manager.
  • Develop a scope of works in a logical work breakdown structure to be able to plan lower-level activities requiring monitoring.
  • Submit planning and coordination requirements with 6 week lookahead incorporating resource requirements.
  • Contribute to the development scope of works documentation to Procur-e contractor. selection in accordance with tender process management.
  • Use contract clauses and conditions to progress claims, EOT, liquidated damages, variations, and close outs.
  • Use basic commercial rights under the contract to identify and raise issues quickly and avoid time bars.
  • Track costs for labor and plant, verify quantities of work completed for subcontractor claims and verify receipt of goods/deliveries. 
     

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Tertiary qualified in Civil Engineering or civil 
  • Minimum 4 years` experience as a project-based engineer in the construction engineering industry, in disciplines such as rail and associated civil infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated experienced in a similar role 
  •  Current Driver Licence and your own reliable vehicle

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 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.

Top Skills

Civil Engineering
Construction Management

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