PROJECT ENGINEER
We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our Specialised Pavements and projects team. . This position is ideally suited to candidates with experience in asphalt, surfacing, paving or civil construction, particularly across racetracks, airports, major roadworks and specialised pavement projects.
Working as part of an experienced project team, you will provide engineering support across the planning and delivery of civil construction activities, with involvement across technical delivery, project controls, quality, commercial and stakeholder management.
This role would suit an engineer looking to further develop their project delivery experience within civil construction and specialised pavements.
This position will require national travel and can be based in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne
Key responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of project works.
- Monitor project performance, costs, forecasting and progress against project requirements.
- Assist with project plans covering safety, quality and environmental requirements.
- Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, materials and resources.
- Support procurement and management of plant, labour, materials and subcontractors.
- Assist with project valuations, forecasting, tendering and quoting.
- Manage project records and support quality and compliance requirements.
- Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Actively support Downer’s Zero Harm initiatives.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification, ideally within Civil Engineering.
- Previous engineering experience within civil construction or infrastructure.
- Strong project planning, organisational and time-management skills.
- Commercial awareness with exposure to project budgets, forecasting and contracts.
- Ability to interpret technical and contractual requirements.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a project team.
- Experience across asphalt, surfacing, paving, roads or specialised pavement works will be highly regarded.
Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
- Night, weekend and working away from home allowance.
- A suit of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
- Access to Perks @Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options.
To join the Downer team please click “Apply Now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.