Senior Project Engineer, Pre-Contracts

Specialist | Full-Time | Engineering
Vestas is currently recruiting for a qualified engineer to support Vestas projects in the Sales phase. The role will be based in the Melbourne office with very occasional site visits.
The Civil Engineering team is a function within Vestas' Construction department located in the Asia Pacific region. The team is responsible for technical matters relating to the balance of plant works during the Sales phase and during Construction. This role advertised is focused on the Sales phase with minimal involvement during the Construction phase. The team is largely focused on EPC (Engineer, Procure and Construct) type contracts however there is also involvement with S&I (Supply and Install) type contracts.
Responsibilities:
This role is focused on the Sales phase of projects, with responsibilities including:

• Technical clarifications and negotiations on related matters with Clients and Subcontractors.
• Coordination with various subject matter experts.
• Technical support to Sales and Procurement colleagues during contract negotiations.
• Awareness of project layouts and civil concept design, including developing/optimizing project layouts to improve constructability.
• Assist with scoping and management of consultants engaged for early works aspects that may consist of preliminary geotech investigations, design aspects, Traffic Management Plans, etc.
• Coordination of civil balance of plant RFQ packs for release to subcontractors.
• Evaluating civil subcontractor tender submissions and making recommendations to Vestas Construction.
• Provide technical support for our sales and sourcing departments including the preparation of technical schedules for inclusion in contracts.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on general engineering related queries.
• Ad hoc support to colleagues in project execution after contract award.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years experience

Competencies:

• Experience in negotiation on technical matters with both clients and subcontractors
• Experience in the Construction industry and Renewables sector (desirable)
• Technical awareness of wind farm civil balance of plant works
• Suitable software skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Awareness of commercial contract items
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Previous experience with wind farms will be highly valued
• Management of consultants (designers, geotech, etc.)
• Able to evaluate tenders and make a recommendation
• Strong verbal and written communication/negotiation
• Relationship building, both internal and external

Additional information:

• All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.

• Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
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