Senior Project Engineer

at  Webuild

Date: 22 Aug 2024
Location: Cooma, Australia
Company: Webuild S.p.A.
The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

• Competitive Salary
• The FGJV Retention Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Qantas Club Membership discounts
• Professional Development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications within a relevant field (Engineering - Civil)
• White Card
• Driver’s License

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role – preferred
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works
• Advanced Microsoft Office experience
• Excellent experience knowledge of design and visualisations software such as AutoCAD

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To provide planning, engineering, and/or site construction support for projects. The role will also provide technical advice to support the successful delivery of the Snowy 2.0 project. Responsible for the technical matters associated with the construction and delivery of construction works ensuring that the best for project outcome is achieved by coordinating with other departments.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
• Assign responsibilities and mentor project team
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Preparation and coordination of personnel, equipment and materials to ensure effective mobilization to the site.
• Participate in the procurement process as required;
• Undertake the preparation of variations including taking off quantities and pricing
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with all design, safety, quality, community and environmental related deliverables and documentation;
• Produce any related studies or documentation and method statements as required;
• Monitor, document and report, physical progress against schedule and any delays/interference which may have affected progress;
• Liaise with client representatives, Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers and Site Supervision in relation to permits to work, JHA’s ITP, and any other requirements to enable the timely completion of the work;
• Ensure that all systems procedures, statutory requirements, engineering standards and sound construction practices are complied with at all times;
• Ensure all day works, variations and other claims and accurately recorded and reported and liaise with contract administration to ensure all financial entitlements of the company are protected;
• Actively pursue any gaps in engineering information that “may” leave the company exposed, or alternatively propose and agree through the proper channels a solution to the problem;
• Assist, coach and mentor Site Engineers as required or appropriate.
  The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.
  These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.
  If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now.