Senior Project Engineer

Delta Group is one of the largest diversified contractors of our type in the world today. We have the financial, organisational and operational capacity to manage hundreds of projects at any one time – Australia wide.

Benefits

• Career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Great team culture- Supportive and social
• Competitive remuneration package and benefits

Delta Group are seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Civil) to support our Adelaide branch.

As a Senior Project Engineer for Delta Group you will be assisting in the design and delivery of complex and significant enabling works (civil and demolition) projects. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for controlling and minimising risk on projects.
• Development and implementation of project management plans in conjunction with Site Supervisor and Project Team.
• Responsible for assessing proposed methodologies and managing project risk.
• Work to the guidelines of Delta Group’s triple certified QSE management systems.
• Interpretation and interrogation of drawings.
• Mentor and develop subordinates
• Knowledge and application of relevant Australian Standards.
• Risk assessment and management.
• Project Set Up – scope, programme, method and budget.
• Sequencing and staging development and approvals.
• Accurate cost tracking and production tracking according to budget.
• Documentation development - specification review and quality assurance.
• Client and key stakeholder engagement. Management of project related subcontractors, suppliers and/or consultants
• Procurement and purchasing, including contract management for all projects.
• Estimate and variation development, including man hours, costs and quantities. Preparing and submitting all claims, variations and/or tax invoices.
• Planning, progress monitoring and reporting, including meeting all internal and external (client) reporting requirements. Completing site audits and/or inspections.
• Site related industrial relations and issues management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QSE management systems.
• Conflict Resolution

To succeed in this role you will have a range of skills and attributes, including:

Essential: 

• Relevant construction related qualifications including tertiary degrees in engineering and / or construction management.
• Previous experience as a Senior Project Engineer or minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or a similar role.
• Current Drivers License.
• Experience working in a Contractor environment.
• High level decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for people and their safety.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Permittivity to work in Australia.
• Proven capacity to multi-task.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritise and follow up.

Desirable: 

• Experience in Civil Projects including Bulk Earthworks / Concrete / Landfills / Remediation
• Experience in Subcontractor Management
• Sound understanding of Victorian Government legislation.
• High level proficiency in most Microsoft Office 365 packages with a strong knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel and or relocate to projects as needed

Working with us

Delta Group embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, age, language, disability, ethnicity, cultural background, socio-economic and marital status, sexual orientation or religious belief. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

We also appreciate and respect the diversity of First Nations Australians and the distinctive culture, languages and beliefs of different communities across Australia. We recognise and value Aboriginal cultural knowledge as a significant contributor to our operational capacity and we acknowledge the skills and experience which First Nations Australians can bring to our organisation.

A competitive remuneration package and employment conditions await the successful candidate.

Apply now through Seek, we look forward to hearing from you!