Background

The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project – Victoria's biggest road project.

The Spark Consortium’s Design and Construction Contractor, comprising Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania, will deliver the twin three‑lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three‑lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north‑east while maintaining local roads.

About the Opportunity

This role will be responsible for leading the integration of the engineering functions that support the MEI Delivery team’s successful delivery of the Northern / Southern MEI construction activities in compliance with statutory, contractual and design requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Administering the co‑ordinated MEI design through:
- Clarifying site queries
- Resolving site issues using engineering first principles
- Mobilising the consultant(s) for complex issues impacting design

- Leading the resolution of inter‑discipline interface design issues
- Actively participating in recurring design and construction coordination meetings and following through on actions
- Conducting design and shop drawing reviews
- Preparing plans, layouts and designs (predominantly minor works with no impact to head‑end infrastructure) with supporting calculations for specifications
- Conducting supplementary site inspections to verify the integrity of services as‑built drawings
- Reviewing (and managing) cost plans against budget
- Providing input to consultant variations / claims
- Managing stakeholder and client expectations and communicating effectively with the project team




- Coordinating and presenting key issues for resolution to wider audiences
- Proactively engaging with consultant(s) to resolve technical issues to achieve the delivery programme
- Generating momentum to improve time, cost, margin and quality outcomes of project
- Providing drafting and estimating staff with information to assist in the production of detailed drawings, the development of tools, quantities, materials list and cost estimates as required
- Assisting in the preparation of technical detail for inquiries, quotations, contract documentation, technical literature or in the analysis of failures following customer complaints
- Understanding compliance and reporting procedures and processes and demonstrating leadership in the communication of requirements to the wider team
- Providing leadership and mentoring to staff with the ability to inspire and motivate others

Qualifications

- Master’s or Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Safety Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria (RPEV) and Chartered Engineer (CPEng)

Minimum Requirements

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading multi‑disciplinary project teams
- Proficient in the relevant industry codes, standards and regulations
- Knowledge of safety and environmental legislation
- Knowledge of project management structure, plans, specifications, standards, and implications for project accountabilities
- Solid written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Problem‑solving skills
- Client focused
- Present work with high level of accuracy

Benefits

- Ongoing career support and development opportunities
- Generous parental leave
- Quarterly social events
- Reward and recognition program
- Flexible working arrangements

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity and provide a working environment where all employees feel included, valued and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.

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📌 ME&I Engineering Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Cpb Contractors
📍 Melbourne