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Form of workWe are an industry leader, established in the building contracting sector with a well-developed reputation for excellence and high performance.
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong construction background. Formwork or temporary works experience will be an advantage. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the biggest construction projects currently taking place in Sydney.
About the Role: This is a full-time position which will see you work on one of our live projects.
The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing site works including design, quality, WH&S as well as the corresponding documentation. The Project Engineer will report to the Project Manager and be working closely with the Site Manager and the site team.
The Project Engineer will be responsible for:
- Managing the Quality Assurance systems alongside the Project Manager and Site Manager.
- Managing the ITP process ensuring third party engineering inspections are undertaken.
- Managing the Design process including coordination between in house design teams, supplier design teams and client consultants.
- Overseeing the drawing transmittal and approvals process.
- Reviewing buildability of the works and working with the Project Manager, and the Temporary Works Design Engineers to develop solutions.
- Reading and interpreting plans, drawings and specifications and ensuring that current information is communicated to the site team.
- Reviewing revised drawings to identify and highlight any changes and communicating these to the site team while understanding the implications of any changes on current activities and systems.
- Identifying design or site issues that may result in time delays and working with the Project Manager and Site Manager to find preventative solutions.
- Interfacing between the Site Manager and leading hands raising queries and RFI’s to the client and consultant teams.
- Managing the project Documentation to ensure the most current documentation is being used and removing superseded documents from active use.
- Ensuring that all site works are carried out in accordance with the current documentation, and the contract Scope of Works.
- Managing EH&S through the use of the Safety Management Plan by creating and modifying SWMS, communicating safety requirements to the site team via toolbox talk meetings, and ensuring that works are carried out according to approved documentation.
- Supporting the WHS Manager in dealing incident & accident reporting.
- Monitoring progress and reporting against programmers.
- Documenting site progress by taking daily photographs for site records, completing daily diaries, QA records, progress measures and to incorporate in the monthly reports.
- Other duties as directed by the Project Manager/Site Manager for future responsibilities.
- Promoting and developing a strong safety culture.
- Willingness to work Saturdays.
Skills and Experience:
- Formal civil engineering or construction qualification.
- Previous construction experience (Formwork will be an advantage).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience.
- Experience with Builders/Principal Contractors in NSW.
- Experience working with MS Office, MS Excel, MS Project and Aconex.
- Initiative and a strong ability to work autonomously, independently and with minimal supervision.
- Be self-driven with the goal to progress your career.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with clients and in house teams.
- Provide support to Site Management and other team members
- Must have a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to work to tight schedules and deadlines.
- Unrestricted right to work in Australia.
- Sound technical ability and able to read and interpret plans, drawings & specifications and can communicate the information to the site team.
- Able to work within a team and learn and develop effective communication skills.
If you are ready to become part of the team and put your skills towards some of Sydney’s biggest construction projects, then apply now!
