Senior Project Engineer

John Holland

10d

About The Position

Lead the development of project plans, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the scope, objectives, and key deliverables. Oversee project coordination efforts to ensure seamless execution in collaboration with project team and stakeholders.Provide high-level technical guidance to the project team, evaluate engineering designs, and resolve complex issues, while advising on advanced construction methodologies.Direct and supervise on-site construction activities, ensuring adherence to project specifications and safety standards. Conduct detailed inspections, identify deviations, and initiate corrective actions.Uphold the highest standards of quality assurance by monitoring work output and materials, upholding quality control protocols and performing regular inspections.Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation, including progress reports, work schedules, and other essential records. Prepare and disseminate detailed reports for internal and external
stakeholders.Cultivate strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and project contributors, effectively addressing concerns and fostering a collaborative environment.Champion health and safety compliance, leading by example to promote a safe working environment. Conduct safety inspections and promptly manage safety-related issues.Actively contribute to precontract discussions and tendering processes, providing technical expertise to enhance the company's competitive edge from the outset.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in project based track and civil engineering roles.
• Light rail or similar track experience within a senior engineering role.
• The ability to identify and resolve technical issues swiftly, employing analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate project challenges.
• Demonstrated commercial experience including planning and reporting on progress, cost and risk.
• Leadership capability with ability to mentor and guide team members while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• A strategic thinker with the foresight to contribute to precontracts and tendering processes, influencing project outcomes from the initial stages.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Slab and structures experience within a rail environment desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project plans
• Oversee project coordination efforts
• Provide high-level technical guidance to the project team
• Direct and supervise on-site construction activities
• Uphold the highest standards of quality assurance
• Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and project contributors
• Champion health and safety compliance
• Actively contribute to precontract discussions and tendering processes

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
• Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
• 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, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
• Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees