Title:  Project Engineer - Ground Improvement

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 Linewide Alliance, comprising John Holland, Alstom, RATP Dev, KBR and WSP, are excited to be delivering the transformative Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide package.

When SRL opens, the new rail services for passengers will also be delivered by, a venture between RATP Dev and John Holland to operate and maintain the franchise for 15 years from 2035, to be known as TransitLinx.

The Alliance will deliver a world-class, service-proven driverless metro system that sets new benchmarks for comfort, safety, and reliability for Melbourne.

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

Coordinate on-site construction engineering activities to achieve project time and budget objectives. 

What you will do;

Lead and manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of ground improvement works, including piling, crushed rock placement for piling pads, ensuring alignment with program and budget.
Oversee the installation of drilled displacement columns, execution of impact rolling, and construction of piling working platforms.
Collaborate with designers, subcontractors, surveyors and project teams to develop and implement technical solutions to meet project requirements.
Monitor on-site activities to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Prepare and review technical documentation, including method statements, risk assessments, and quality assurance documentation.
Prepare and maintain daily and weekly production reports, including tracking progress against key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring key milestones are met..
Develop, maintain and communicate look ahead programs for the works.
Daily coordination with Subcontractors, Supervision and the wider team to minimise site issues.
Identify and address design and construction challenges proactively, ensuring timely resolution.
Develop and implement methodologies to improve production rates and minimise delays.
Develop and implement safety and quality documentation.

What we are looking for;

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Proven experience in ground improvement techniques, including drilled displacement columns and piling platform construction.
Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, material placement and piling works.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in construction of working platforms, optimising material deliveries and skills in managing site logistics to maximise productivity.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience managing subcontractors and fostering collaborative working relationships.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A commitment to safety, quality, environmental and sustainability in engineering practices.

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.