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Job Description
The Project
ACCIONA has been selected to deliver Western Harbour Tunnel – Stage 2, Sydney’s third harbour crossing. The new Western Harbour Tunnel (WHT) will connect to WestConnex at the Rozelle Interchange, cross underneath Sydney Harbour between Birchgrove and Waverton, and connect with the Warringah Freeway near North Sydney.
Project scope includes:
- Construction of approximately 4.8 kilometres of mainline tunnels with three lanes in each direction
- Civil, Mechanical and Electrical fitout of Stage 1 and Stage 2 tunnels
- Surface level work, including on and off ramps and tie-in work to the Warringah Freeway
In line with the above, ACCIONA is now looking for a Site Engineer – Utilities to join the Western Harbour Tunnel Project. The Site Engineer will play a crucial role in delivering Utilities components for the Southern mined tunnel and TBM stage of the project.
Specific Tasks Include
- Day-to-day management of project construction activities.
- Monitoring and reporting the performance of the workforce and subcontractors on site to ensure technical, program, quality, environmental, industrial relations, safety, and commercial obligations are achieved and maintained.
- Attending design reviews and providing advice relating to constructability, temporary works designs, safety, and site access and associated issues.
- Development, monitoring, and control of achievable project schedule.
- Planning, managing, and implementing the site establishment activities necessary to ensure all site-specific and contract requirements are met in terms of location, fencing, signage, environmental, logistics, and traffic conditions.
- Identification, analysis, and mitigation of potential risk events including establishment of risk register and initiation of corrective action when required.
- Managing changes to scope, deliverables, schedule, and budget.
- Ensuring environmental considerations are integral to decision-making for all construction activities.
Required Skills and Competencies
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or similar).
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role (tunnel Utilities experience).
- Tunnel, Substation, and/or Station boxes fit-out experience.
- Well-developed leadership and management skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Acciona North Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
65 Berry St, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2060
