Title:  Senior Project Engineer

About The Role

As a Senior Project Engineer – Structures, for this project you will be accountable for:

Providing expert knowledge in structural engineering and guiding the design, analysis, and construction of structural elements.
Reviewing and approving structural designs, ensuring they comply with relevant codes, standards, and project specifications. May also involve coordination with design consultants and architects.
Developing project plans, schedules, and methodologies for the structural phases of construction projects. Overseeing the execution of these plans to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Ensuring that all structural work is performed to the highest quality standards, meets industry regulations, and adheres to safety protocols.
Managing the allocation of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to optimize efficiency and productivity in the construction of structures.
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to structural engineering and construction.
Assisting with budget development and cost management for structural aspects of projects, including forecasting and tracking expenditures.
Managing contracts related to structural work, including tendering, negotiation, and oversight of subcontractors and suppliers.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring that their requirements are met and that they are satisfied with the structural work.
Preparing and presenting detailed reports on project status, progress, challenges, and outcomes related to structural engineering activities.
Ensuring compliance with building codes, environmental regulations, and occupational health and safety standards.
 

To be successful in this key role, you must have:

Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering
High level verbal and written communication skills
Proven experience in successfully delivering large work packages
Proven experience in managing engineers on large-scale civil construction or structural projects
Experience in delivering Australian civil projects
Ability to effectively manage budgets, systems and stakeholders to achieve an exceptional outcome
Excellent attitude and awareness of Safety
Self-motivation and drive to achieve value-for-money results

About The Project

The Project 

John Holland has recently been awarded the Illabo to Stockinbingal section of Inland Rail in NSW. The Illabo to Stockinbingal section is about 39km of new rail corridor located within the local government areas of Junee and Cootamundra-Gundagai. It will provide a direct route from east of Illabo, tracking north to Stockinbingal and connecting into the existing Forbes rail line.
Illabo to Stockinbingal is a DIDO Project, accommodation is provided on the 2:1 (2 weeks on / 1 week off) roster. 
If you move to within an hour of Stockinbingal / Cootamundra, the Project will contribute (in line with the relocation policy) towards your relocation. 

What we offer 

Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options 
Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave 
Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs 
Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects 
A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong 
Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive 

At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives with everything we do. 

We know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way. 

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams. 

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives. 

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers