Project Engineering Director - Major Projects (Qld)

Position Details

Be our Project Engineering Directorfor the Major Projects group

• This position will be based in Brisbane, Queensland with relocation assistance provided. 
• Make a real impact and align your career with once in a generation energy transformation projects
• Direct report to the Project Director
• Market competitive remuneration package | Flexible work arrangements

Play a critical role in successful delivery and support of all engineering and interface aspects of large infrastructure projects

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life's about possibilities. And so's the future.

With a view to further develop an engaged, innovative and sustainable business, we are now seeking an experienced Project Engineering Director who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective execution of engineering infrastructure design and interface across primary and secondary electrical works, civil, structural, and telecommunications projects.
 

Find a career that matters and lasts

Reporting directly to the Project Director Major Projects you'll be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of infrastructure designs, specifications, interface and documentation within the confines of project plans. Ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols will be fundamental. Leading a diverse technical engineering team, including contractors, consultants, sub-contractors, and in-house staff, will be a key part of your responsibilities.

Your role will involve managing costs, timelines, and quality assurance and control of outsourced and contractor design outputs, ensuring compliance with Powerlink standards and relevant design regulations. You'll lead the implementation of consistent and compliant design services and processes, facilitating efficient and cost-effective service delivery.

Collaborating closely with project teams, including construction, commercial, and project operations, will be essential to ensure seamless coordination and integration of activities. You'll act as a technical expert and leader, addressing complex queries and supporting decision-making.
 

What you'll bring

Your professional qualifications will be complemented by your high level of personal drive, resilience, and commitment to deliver.

Your extensive experience in high-voltage electrical infrastructure design, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and strong contract management and commercial background will be invaluable. Proficiency in engineering software, strong communication skills, and stakeholder management expertise will set you up for success in this role.

Your proactive approach will involve risk monitoring, issue resolution, and the initiation of corrective actions to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Oversight of construction requirements and subcontractor activities will also be part of your scope.

With demonstrated industry experience (linear infrastructure experience preferred), you will also possess:

• A degree in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering, coupled with significant experience in a similar role managing large and complex engineering projects.
• Additional desirable qualifications include RPEQ certification and post-graduate qualifications in management or project management

What matters most is your drive to make an impact for the millions of people we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork, and safety, you'll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.

Why Powerlink?

There's lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there's three things that really stand out:

• A career that matters and lasts: You'll shape a progressive Senior Leadership career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You'll help find smart engineering solutions to interesting design and delivery problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You'll build relationships with experienced, high performing project professionals who are down-to-earth people who you'll be proud to work with.

You'll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Highly competitive remuneration package, offering performance pay and 12.75% Superannuation.
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays
• Salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
• Bright, open office layout

Be the start of every possibility

There's so much opportunity for you to grab here. If this role sounds like it would suit you, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please click on the Apply button above. This will take you to our careers page, where you'll start the application process by attaching your resume and cover letter. Applications close Midnight, Friday 1 March 2024. 

Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

If you'd like to find out more about this position, please reach out to our Klaas van Noord from the recruitment team at **************@powerlink.com.au.

At Powerlink, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people. Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.

Powerlink is a Veteran-Friendly Employer. We recognise the significant skills and value and Veterans can bring, and ensure Veterans have equal opportunity in gaining employment with us. If you're a Veteran, feel free to let us know in your application or reach out to find out how we can support you.

As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, but are not limited to: reference checks, criminal background checks, right to work eligibility, verification of academic qualifications, and bankruptcy checks.

We're proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. 
 

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