Senior Project Engineer

Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer for the delivery of projects across capital water and wastewater infrastructure including valves, hydrants, water pump stations, network renewals, water main replacements and more across the greater Moreton Bay and north Brisbane region.  

Join us in this fast-paced, stable, and highly rewarding program, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry while benefiting from a robust pipeline of long-term, local opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Attend planning visits and concept reviews to advise on constructability and delivery across time, cost, safety and quality outcomes

• Provide expert technical advice to the Project Delivery and wider program teams 

• Provide input to reporting on project performance and progress, including development of solutions to issues that compromise attainment of agreed performance targets 

• Support Scheduling, Cost Controls, Community Engagement, Procurement, Estimating, Quality Assurance and Safety teams in developing delivery plans

• Provide technical advice and expertise throughout project delivery phase, promptly addressing any issues and problem-solve to maintain time, cost, quality and safety targets

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors and colleagues

What we offer

• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives

• Access to Downer Group benefits

• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team. 

• Competitive remuneration package

• Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry

• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring 

• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

What we’re looking for

• 4+ years’ project engineering experience within the water & or Wastewater industry in SEQ. 

• Experience managing subcontractors

• Experience developing scope of works 

• Experience in developing subcontract agreements 

• Demonstrated ability in financial management and reporting, including budgeting

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage schedules 

• Experience in driving quality outcomes in complex project delivery

• Experience managing direct reports

‘About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.