Senior Project Engineer, Goulburn Murray Water Project

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From humble beginnings almost 70 years ago, John Holland has been driving positive change in Australia, and is now one of the nation’s leading infrastructure and property companies.

We work in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia offering services from infrastructure and property development, to rail and building.

By finding solutions to complex challenges, we transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.

John Holland has been selected to deliver a significant part of the Goulburn Murray Water (GMW) Connections Project, which will upgrade vital irrigation infrastructure for regional Victoria. This project will develop modernised infrastructure, assist irrigation communities to adapt to reduced water availability and build a sustainable future for productive agriculture. Construction of the important Winter Works program commenced in April 2017, with project completion due by August 2019.

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to coordinate on-site functions for allocated projects to achieve time and budget objectives and provide efficient support for the construction activities  

Responsibilities of the role include;

• Manage on-site engineering functions through subordinates, which may include Project Engineers, and/or Cost/Planning Engineers
• Obtain relevant design parameter information for incorporation into detailed designs and construction specifications
• Monitor quality and quantities of incoming equipment and material, check work drawings, construction and specifications against site plans and conditions and arrange corrections or modifications where necessary.
• Coordinate the activities of an engineering team, programme work loads and provide technical and administrative guidance to the engineering staff to ensure aims and objectives are effectively and economically achieved
• Ensure that project engineering completion is on time and within budget. Record completed work, costs incurred, materials used and retain progress drawings

• Accurate forecasts of costs and revenue and utilise corrective action in line with JH’s authority and reporting frameworks to maximise the profit margin
• Participate in planning future requirements including machine tools, ancillary equipment, major plant and labour. Direct site surveys and preparatory work prior to construction.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and planning authorities to ensure satisfactory completion of structures and construction work

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you demonstrate the following;

• Minimum 10 years post graduate engineering experience with 4+ years site based
• Experience on  > $50 M Projects
• Advanced commercial acumen including cost reduction and meeting budgets
• Delivery of major projects and teams to program and budget specifications
• Understanding of the Quality Management Plan. Safety Management Plan, Environmental Management Plan and Projects Design Management Plan

John Holland is up for the challenge of transforming lives.  From Parliament House to the Alice to Darwin Rail Link, from the MCG’s Great Southern Stand to Sydney Metro, we’ve had a hand in the Australia we all know today.

We are currently involved in delivering all of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects.

Whatever we face, the heart of what we do is creating people-centred solutions to complex challenges and opportunities. We think deeply about what we do and how it affects communities.

We work hard to attract and retain the best employees, and we provide opportunities for rich career experiences, and a strong framework for on-going career development. We are committed to building, valuing and promoting diversity and inclusiveness across John Holland.