Project Engineer

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Job Description
Ventia partners with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to deliver road and infrastructure projects in the Southeast Queensland region.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a vital part in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, providing technical advice, coordinating activities, and driving project performance.
This is initially a 6-month contract starting asap, based in Staplton or on site depending on the project. There may be a requirement to work night shift due to the nature of the works for certain projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery: Provide technical advice, coordinate site activities, and report on project performance and progress.Design Input: Support the design process by ensuring constructability, value engineering, and alignment with safety and environmental considerations.Estimating and Controls: Develop project budgets, assist with procurement strategies, and prepare cost reports to meet financial targets.Risk & Safety: Identify and mitigate potential hazards, collaborate with the Zero Harm team, and ensure compliance with SHEQ standards.Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives to achieve project objectives.
What You’ll Bring
Civil Project Engineering experience ideally in the water and/or waste industryExperience managing subcontractors, developing scopes of work, and subcontractor agreements.Financial management and reporting skills, including budgeting and scheduling.Demonstrated ability to drive quality outcomes in project delivery.Engineering degree (RPEQ qualification highly regarded).Current Driver’s Licence.
Why Join Us?
Six month contractAccess to our VenPerks employee benefit program provides discounts with 450 retailers, Australia-wide, including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia.Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted health insurance, and our employee assistance program.Career growth working within a Joint Venture between two industry leaders and ASX listed companies.Interesting and varied work, with support from a wider network of water industry professionals within Downer and Ventia’s expansive water businesses.The opportunity to work on the picturesque Gold Coast and enjoy the many lifestyle benefits it has to offer.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.
How To Apply
Submit your application with a cover letter and resume via the “apply” link.
Position Reference Number: [[162461]]
Kind regards,
Jovian Haidle
Talent Acquisition Lead QLD
T 0456 462 746
E Jovian.Haidle@ventia.com