Title:  Project Engineer

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? 

John Holland as part of a JV has recently been awarded a major works contract for the delivery of Light Rail Stage 2A – City to Commonwealth Park in Canberra ACT over the next 4 years. The project will see three new stops built at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Avenue, extending the network by 1.7 kilometres.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join the team and play a key role in delivering Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A.

In particular we'd like to hear from you if your experience covers:

Civil works – Roads, Pavements, drainage, temporary works and landscaping.
Utilities – Installation and coordination.
Track works - installation, coordination and interface management
CSR - installation, coordination and interface management
Signalling - system knowledge, installation, test and commissioning

About you:

• You will enjoy project delivery and working in a busy team
• 4-5 years minimum onsite construction experience, rail experience desirable but not essential
• Have an appetite for budgets, systems, stakeholders, planning and construction delivery
• Safety values, communication skills, people skills and live and breathe John Hollands ‘People First’ culture are essential
• Hold a current driver's license 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance of the works with technical specifications, applicable legislation, approvals, standards and JHG SQE Risk Management process
• Input information and undertake minor design on site, monitor and recommend changes to design details
• Exercise professional judgement in resolving engineering issues, i.e. construction methods, design, engineering procedures, etc.
• Demonstrate financial management skills including demonstrated behaviour in reducing costs and meeting budgets
• Verify subcontractors’ claims and variations
• Undertake cost controlling and estimating as required by the Site Manager.
• Maintain drawing register controls for the project ­ Implement and communicate risk controls and actions involved in delivery and implementation of projects
• Demonstrate skills in reporting on project performance, compliance and defects and/or non-conformance
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative safety, environment and quality risk assessment to ensure acceptable quality
• Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems, reporting and procedures

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary
• Supportive team culture
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Exciting landmark project

As part of the team, you’ll 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.