Support delivery of road construction projects, monitor cost, schedule, safety and commercial performance, assist with risk and issue management, prepare reports, contribute to tendering and estimating, build stakeholder relationships, and promote a Zero Harm safety culture.
Downer is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our team based in Townsville, QLD. Ideally, this role would be suited to candidates with exposure across spray seal, asphalt or civil road construction environments. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated Engineer to learn all aspects of our operations and work within a driven and enthusiastic team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the delivery of allocated projects to agreed time, cost, quality and safety objectives.
- Monitor project cost, program, safety and commercial performance.
- Assist with risk identification, issue resolution and opportunity realisation.
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Project Engineers and Commercial teams.
- Participate in project meetings and prepare reports and presentations as required.
- Contribute to tendering, estimating and business development activities when required.
- Build, maintain and grow strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Actively lead and promote a Zero Harm safety culture across all activities.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Tertiary Qualifications in Civil Engineering or related disciplines.
- Minimum 2 years exposure in the bituminous or asphalt surfacing, civil road construction or road maintenance ideal.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear direction to crew members and effectively liaise with customers.
- Successful track record with planning, organising and time management.
- Commercial skills and understanding of financial administration and project costing advantageous.
- Proven experience in identifying opportunities; improvements and solutions.
- Demonstrated ability with building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Ability to be flexible with travel when required.
- Enthusiasm with an aptitude for seeking further opportunities to make a significant contribution.
- Strong safety focus with demonstrated evidence of actively promoting and sustaining a Zero Harm environment.
Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
- Tool of Trade Vehicle
- Night shift, weekend and working away allowances.
- A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
- Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
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.
About UsAt Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. About the TeamDowner’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.Similar Jobs
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