Engineering Manager - Utilities

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 55,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.Job DescriptionBenefitsWork alongside a large, diverse, inclusive and high performing engineering teamUtilities focused position - water, power, comms, gasJoin a VIC Big Build Project – The M80 Ring Road Completion ProjectCompetitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme + Salary Sacrifice/Novated LeasingThe ProjectThe M80 Ring Road Alliance (comprising ACCIONA, MACA, and AECOM) has been selected to design and construct the M80 Ring Road Completion.The project will deliver a major upgrade of the M80 Ring Road between the M80-Plenty Road interchange and the North East Link tunnel entrance at Watsonia, providing a seamless connection to North East Link. Works includes 2km of new freeway upgrade, 3km of new freeway, separation of local roads from the freeway, bulk earthworks, retaining walls, bridge structures, rail interface works, intelligent transport systems, urban design and landscaping. This diverse and challenging project will be complete in 2028.Key accountabilities for the positionYou will be responsible for planning and managing the delivery of construction design and providing technical support to construction methodologies to ensure the achievement of the M80RR Alliance objectives.Manage, plan and control the delivery of construction design and technical support to ensure the achievement of Alliance Objectives.Manage the interaction of project members in the design development and construction delivery process, including design, construction, planning, environment, sustainability, quality Temporary Works, Traffic Engineering, and Systems Engineering.Review and influence Design and Construction Methodologies to optimise outcomes.Coordinate the Change Management ProcessManage coordination of design and delivery with a range of public authorities and asset owners with relation to, power, water, comms and gasAssist in the design and construction approval process by coordinating issue resolution.Manage Engineering project resourcing and coordination of internal and external service providers.Management and coordination of client and stakeholder requirements and expectations and communicate effectively with the project team.Manage work and performance of subcontractors engaged by the Engineering Team.Required Skills and CompetenciesBachelor of Civil/structural/mechanical/electrical Engineering or equivalentExcellent planning, negotiation, problem solving & leadership skills.Experience managing complex utilities and assets relocationsAble to pro-actively advise, consult and provide value to construction teams on methodologies and staging of programmes.Competencies in complex budget management as well as financial forecasting & reporting#LI-LG1ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.