Keller Australia is the world's largest geotechnical engineering contractor. For over 60 years, we have delivered industry-leading foundation and ground improvement solutions across the building, infrastructure and mining sectors.

Our success is built on technical excellence, innovation and the expertise of our people. We are committed to providing a safe, collaborative and supportive environment where our employees can build rewarding careers while delivering some of Australia's most technically challenging geotechnical projects.

Reporting to the

Construction Manager , you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of specialist geotechnical projects by assisting with project planning, coordination and execution. Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and site teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically complex foundation and ground improvement projects while developing your career with the global leader in geotechnical engineering.

About the role As a Project Engineer, you will support all aspects of project delivery, including planning, technical coordination, commercial management and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with project planning, programming and site coordination

Supporting the safe delivery of projects in accordance with Keller's HSEQ standards and procedures

Managing project documentation, quality assurance and document control

Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and technical requirements

Coordinating procurement activities, subcontractors and material deliveries

Assisting with project cost control, forecasting and budget management

Supporting the management of project risks, variations and contractual matters

Preparing technical reports, project records and project close-out documentation





Undertaking site inspections and working closely with site teams to drive project performance

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders

Identifying opportunities to improve project efficiency and delivery outcomes

About you To be successful in this role, you will bring strong engineering fundamentals, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to project delivery.

You will ideally have:

A degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Experience as a Project Engineer within civil construction, infrastructure or geotechnical projects

A sound understanding of project delivery, commercial and contractual principles

Experience coordinating subcontractors, procurement and construction activities

Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Experience with AutoCAD and intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance

Current Australian working rights and a valid driver's licence

Experience within piling, foundations, ground improvement or other specialist geotechnical construction will be highly regarded.

At Keller, we invest in our people because we know they are the foundation of our success.

We offer:

The chance to work for the world's largest geotechnical engineering contractor

Diverse and technically challenging projects across Victoria

A collaborative and supportive team environment

Career progression and professional development opportunities

Competitive salary package

A strong safety-first culture

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Keller Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we support diversity in our workforce. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTI+; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.

To find out more about us, visit www.keller.com.au

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