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Job Description

Want a role where a competitive salary doesn’t assume Saturday work?

Want your weekends back and still get paid overtime if Saturday work is required?

This could be the role for you

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Vaughan Civil are one of the industry’s leading Civil Utility Infrastructure Specialists across the eastern coast with a presence in NSW and QLD. We put our steady growth and trusted reputation with our clients down to our people. Our staff, both site and office, are instrumental to our continued growth and achievements. We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join the Engineering Delivery team in NSW.

This a brand new position to join our growing team.

Competencies Required for the Role

- Demonstrated civil engineering experience.
- Experience in the water and waste sector.
- Ability to coordinate all aspects of a projects and deliver key construction requirements in line with safety, quality, budget & time.
- Knowledge of the relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice.
- Understanding contractual agreements, preparing claims and dispute management.
- Provide planning, technical advice, and support to ensure a successful project delivery.
- Expert leadership and negotiation skills.
- Attending project meetings, preparing progress updates, and maintaining clear communication with clients.
- Overseeing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Keeping track of and reporting weekly and monthly project progression, identifying potential risks, and devising strategies for risk mitigation.




- Cooperate and report to the Project Manager and provide daily update.

What’s on Offer

- Competitive Salary
- Opportunity for Career Progression
- No built-in Saturday work
- Paid overtime if Saturdays are required.
- Friendly and supportive work workplace
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Vehicle and extra benefits

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

We encourage applications from Australian Defence Force veterans and reservists and value the transferable skills gained through military service, including leadership, teamwork, and problem solving.

Key Responsibilities:

- The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the development, management and implementation of road, bridge and / or traffic infrastructure or maintenance projects including the delivery of project and contract management services to achieve the department and Government road safety, asset management and network efficiency objectives.

- The role is also responsible for technical management and delivery of Electrical, Control system works (including ITS) for any Projects during design and construction through to completion. This includes ensuring the project works are delivered in accordance with time, cost, quality and scope requirements to meet Government and department's objectives





Selection Criteria:

- A 4-year engineering degree from an Australian University or equivalent overseas qualification.

- Experienced in technical and commercial management and delivery of Electrical and Control systems (ITS system preferred) for complex multi-disciplinary projects.

- Sound knowledge of systems engineering processes and application to the design, construction and operation of complex infrastructure.

On offer is daily rate contract at a highly sought after NSW Government organisation, with a highly competitive daily rate.

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing the technical delivery of major construction projects from planning through to completion. Reporting to the Project Manager, the role leads engineering coordination, design management, procurement, cost control, quality and project documentation.

The Senior Project Engineer works closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards. The role also provides leadership and mentoring to Project Engineers and Graduate Engineers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead engineering coordination, technical planning and project delivery.
- Manage design coordination, drawings, RFIs, approvals and technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes, WHS and QA/QC requirements.
- Support procurement, tendering and subcontractor engagement.
- Manage project costs, forecasts, variations and cost-to-complete reporting.
- Coordinate sub

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