Senior Project Engineer

We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

We're looking to add a Senior Project Engineer to our Resilient Communities team, to support the delivery of one of our Top 10 pricing submission projects, ensuring the safe, timely and efficient delivery of infrastructure assets that support integrated water management and broader Liveability outcomes.

Reporting into the Program Manager Liveable Water Solutions, the Senior Project Engineer will deliver projects that will support long term water sustainability and security and build resilient communities and customers, while mitigating South East Water's impact on the environment. In this role you'll manage projects from inception to handover, engage with internal and external stakeholders and apply industry and South East Water standards to deliver critical infrastructure for the water industry. Ensuring safety in planning, design and delivery is an essential component of this role.

You're a qualified Engineer with eligibility for or registration as a professional Engineer in Victoria. You can demonstrate 7+ years of experience in project management and/or significant experience in sewer, water or wastewater treatment infrastructure design and delivery.

To see success in this role, you can demonstrate skill, experience or knowledge in the following key areas:

• Strong understanding of sustainability and liveability principles.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture, with knowledge of relevant OHS codes, standards, and legislation.
• Demonstrated leadership, drive, initiative, creativity, and a high level of personal motivation to successfully deliver projects.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills and a strong understanding of infrastructure asset project lifecycle.
• Understanding of commercial contracts with the ability to manage, formulate and track individual budgets.
• Ability to understand the impacts of decisions on cost, other stakeholders and customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate on matters such as contractors claims, variations and commercial disputes, refer to the relevant escalation point.
• Broad knowledge of standards and specifications, including relevant WSAA Codes necessary for the design and construction of South East Water's assets including knowledge of legislation related to the Water Industry.
• Demonstrated customer focus when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders with demonstrated commitment to excellence.

• A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing.
• 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave.
• A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
• A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
• Career focused learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
• Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We're here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it's our people's collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we're all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: *******@southeastwater.com.au

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until 14 July 2024.

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