With over 25 years of experience across Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Whittens is a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor. We deliver both large-scale and technically complex FRP, concrete, earthworks and civil infrastructure projects for major mining and infrastructure clients.
Built on strong relationships and a team-focused culture, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful workplace where our people can develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes.
The chance
We currently have an opportunity for a 2/1 FIFO Senior Project Engineer to join our project teams working on a large-scale Civil scope involving tunnel lining and FRP in remote NSW. Reporting to the Project Manager and working back-to-back with another Senior Project Engineer, you will be accountable for:
- Interpreting specifications, draft and maintain drawings and plans, construction methods and procedures
- Comprehensive understand the scope of work, specifications, work plans and drawings
- Develop detailed work programs for allocated work packages
- Manage scope of work, equipment and materials, and ensure compliance
- Pro-actively manage costs within your control and claim management in order to ensure project is delivered in budget
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering - A must
- At least 10 years' experience working in a FIFO capacity with a Civil contractor with demonstrated experience at Senior level
- Experience with large scale FRP/Tunnel projects - An advantage
- Strong commercial acumen and experience in Claims Management
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Positive and collaborative attitude working in a close-knit team
What we offer:
Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. As well as a permanent prospect and longitude on this project,
Whittens also offers:
- Competitive salary package plus 30% site uplift plus super
- Weekly pay
- Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams
- High-performance supportive HSE culture
- Paid Parental Leave
- Novated Lease option
- Opportunity to work on a range of FIFO projects across Australia