Senior Project Engineer - Drainage

Job Description

About John Holland We’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges. We do that by providing leading design, engineering, construction and asset operations, across infrastructure, transport, building and property in Australia and New Zealand.From the epic, to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere. It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.Are you up for the challenge? About Inland Rail Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This 1,700km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities.The Illabo to Stockinbingal project is about 39km of new rail corridor located within the local government areas of Junee and Cootamundra-Gundagai. This new section of rail corridor will provide a direct route from east of Illabo, tracking north to Stockinbingal and connecting into the existing Forbes rail line. What is needed? We are currently seeking an experienced Drainage Senior Project Engineer to work on our Illabo to Stockinbingal project (I2S) willing to explore a new opportunity in regional NSW. This role's key purpose is to oversee and coordinate the Drainage construction on the project reporting to the Project Manager. This role will be a Monday-Friday Sydney-based role until construction commences in July. The role will then be a 2:1 Roster based on site in Stockinbingal. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs and specifications. Monitor construction progress for adherence to programme, project budgets and report to the Project Manager. Mentor and coach direct reports both technically and operationally to support development and effective management of work on site. Work within the project team to assist with scoping, procurement, cost estimating, budgeting, and completion of works to meet client objectives. Preparation of both short- and longer-term detailed construction staging, plans and performance targets. Understand and adhere to the JH & client’s requirements in relation to all Project Plans, OHS requirements, Document Control procedures and QA Environment requirements. Undertake qualitative and quantitative safety, environment, and quality risk assessments to ensure acceptable quality of works and finishes. Skills & Experience required: Tertiary Bachelor qualifications in Civil/Structural Engineering or other relevant field/major. Demonstrated skills in programming, cost control, quality assurance, safety and supervision/people management. Minimum 7-10 years’ engineering experience. Previous work in a rail environment and technical knowledge of related specifications preferred. Has sound understanding of Rail Safety National Law, Rail Safety work and the responsibilities of duty holders. Demonstratable experience as Senior Project Engineer at site operational level and leader of engineering team. Knowledge of project management principles, plans, specification, standards and implications for project accountabilities. Understanding the requirements of Project Design Management Plan, Quality Management Plan, Safety Management Plan and Environmental Management Plan. About you: Experience on complex Rail/Infrastructure projects. Willing to DIDO. Be open to working a 2:1 roster (2 weeks on / 1 week off). Or, willing to relocate yourself within an hour’s commute of Cootamundra/Stockinbingal. Some of the benefits of the role include: Joining an established and successful business operating throughout Australia and New Zealand. Being part of a high performing team of committed and talented experts. John Holland is a ‘people first’ company; we will work on the development of your career and also provide a very competitive salary package and employee benefits program. As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.We’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority. #J-18808-Ljbffr