Industry
Civil Construction
Salary/Rate
AU$110000 - AU$130000 per annum + Super + Vehicle + DIDO/FIFO Entitlements
Location
VIC
Type
Full Time
Melbourne-based Project Engineer wanted for a utility contractor delivering pipeline & pump station projects across VIC, NSW & TAS (1-2 nights away).
- Family run business with a strong emphasis on employee satisfaction
- Growing at a rapid pace so plenty of growth opportunities
- Interesting projects across Australia - get paid to travel
About the Business
A leading, self-performing capital works utility contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects across Eastern Australia. Specialising in major pipeline construction, pump stations, and bulk water infrastructure, the company manages projects end-to-end with an in-house fleet, plant, and self-performing direct delivery workforce.
The Opportunity
An experienced Project Engineer is required to join a dynamic project delivery team. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this hands-on role involves overseeing multidisciplinary utility projects across regional Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania.
This role suits a site-focused Project Engineer who enjoys direct involvement in physical construction, direct labour management, and technical delivery on site, while maintaining structured project management controls from the eastern Melbourne office.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery: Oversee day-to-day engineering and site operations for pipeline installations, pump station upgrades, and associated civil/mechanical works.
Self-Performance Support: Work closely with direct labor, plant operators, and site supervisors to drive productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards.
Technical Management: Review drawings, specifications, design documents, and manage Request for Information (RFI) processes.
Quality & HSEQ: Drive on-site safety compliance, execute Quality Assurance (QA) documentation, inspection and test plans (ITPs),
and environmental management plans.
Commercial & Cost Control: Assist with scope tracking, variation management, progress claims, subcontractor engagement, and procurement of long-lead materials.
Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain clear communication channels with clients, water authorities, local councils, and key project stakeholders.
Key Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry qualification.
Experience: Minimum 3-5+ years of experience as a Site/Project Engineer within civil infrastructure, utilities, pipelines, or water/wastewater sectors.
Utility Expertise: Proven knowledge of pipeline construction (HDPE, MSCL, DICL), pump stations, valve pits, or associated mechanical/civil infrastructure.
Delivery Mindset: Prior experience working with a self-performing tier-2/tier-3 contractor or direct workforce setting.
Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel to regional project sites in VIC, NSW, and TAS, typically spending 1-2 nights away per week as project phases dictate.
Licensing: Valid Australian Driver's License and Construction Induction Card (White Card).
What's on Offer
Competitive base salary package + vehicle / vehicle allowance + travel allowances.
Stability of a strong forward pipeline of capital works across Eastern Australia.
High degree of autonomy and direct exposure to end-to-end self-performed infrastructure projects.
Supportive, team-oriented culture based out of modern eastern suburban Melbourne offices.
How to Apply
To apply or discuss this opportunity further, submit a CV or reach out for a confidential conversation.
In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 14,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!
Thomas McEntee |
[email protected] | 03 8256 2200
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