Title:  Utilities Lead

About John Holland

We’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, property, rail, building and water projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

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 the Project

The Stations Alliance North team, comprising John Holland, Arup, and KBR are excited to be delivering the transformative Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East WP-F package. The Alliance will build world-class underground stations at Glen Waverley, Burwood and Box Hill.

The new stations will be fully accessible, light-filled spaces with retail and dining options – and will feature elements inspired by the history of the local community and First Nations peoples – with each station to have a Green Star rating of at least 5 stars.

The SRL will have safe, easy and accessible connections to existing Metro stations, as well as new and upgraded bus and tram interchanges, walking and cycling paths and bike parking.

These new SRL stations will support the delivery of more homes – within walking distance of jobs, health services, universities and quality open space.

SRL is a transport and urban planning project that will deliver world-class public transport, reduce travel times, and support the delivery of more homes and housing.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead utility-related activities across the project.
In this role, you will manage planning, coordination and delivery ensuring successful interfaces with designers, subcontractors, asset owners, and the broader project team. You will play a key role in driving safety, compliance, program performance, and stakeholder outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Utilities to join the team.

What you will do;

•    Coordinate the design, relocation, protection, and installation of utilities (e.g., water, gas, electricity, telecoms) in line with project requirements.
•    Collaborate with utility service providers, designers, and subcontractors to develop and execute utility plans.
•    Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
•    Monitor project progress, manage schedules, and report on utility-related activities.
•    Track, manage and report on costs including active participation in forecasting.
•    Identify and resolve any utility-related issues or conflicts during construction.
•    Ensure adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
•    Manage permits, approvals, and documentation related to utilities.
•    Provide technical input and support to the project team.
•    Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

What we are looking for;

Essential

A degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience as Utilities Project Engineer and/or Utilities Senior Project Engineer working in major infrastructure or complex construction environments.
Direct involvement in developing bid / proposal / TOC phase deliverables including but not limited to estimates, utilities registers and scope documentation.

Typical

Strong technical knowledge across water, sewer, gas, electricity, telecommunications, and associated authority requirements.
Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
A proactive approach to safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Familiarity with relevant regulations, standards, and utility authority processes.
Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Your exceptional problem-solving, planning, and organisational ability, along with your excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, will see you succeed in the role.

As part of the team, you can help us 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 we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What’s in it for you

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We Offer;

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and 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, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.