Senior Project Engineer

CaSE Contractors is a globally experienced team of specialists who provide civil and structural engineering expertise highly sought after by government and infrastructure industry clients. We work in partnership with a variety of delivery agencies to provide technical support across all project stages and work closely with our clients to provide oversight on major infrastructure and building projects around Australia. Our positive and progressive culture strongly supports diversity and inclusion creating a supportive workplace for growth potential.

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Civil) with Bridges experience for ongoing work in Perth WA.

Position Summary:

Ensure the effective coordination and control of Engineering Works for a designated project through activities of technical, engineering, inspection, scheduling, planning, survey, procurement and quality control based on CaSE / Clients standards. The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for assisting to ensure the safe and successful completion of the project on schedule, within budget and to the specified quality.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Quality, Environmental and Safety

• Quality and environmental aspects of the project are addressed to Project Manager to maintain effective operation and project delivery.
• Help monitor and control sub-contractors performance and ensure the quality and standard of workmanship is performed in accordance with the specifications.
• Ensure non-conformances are recorded and corrective actions initiated as soon as practically possible.
• Maintain and apply all relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements necessary to support responsible decisions and courses of action.
• Adhere to safety plan for project and communicate it to project team members including suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE policies, procedures and relevant legislative requirements.
• Assist with resolution of safety issues as directed by the Project Manager.
• Participate in the preparation of safe Work Method Statements in consultation with the work group carrying the proposed activity.
• Ensure the engagement of subcontractors comply with the CaSE / clients safety management system and procedures.
• Lead construction method statements approvals.
• Lead by example by meeting safety KPIs whilst ensuring project team members and subcontractor supervisors are also meeting their safety KPIs.

Planning and Operations

• Monitor implementation of construction methods including audits.
• Help the Project Manager with the operational aspects of project delivery to ensure the effective and efficient use of systems and processes involved with all phases of the project management model.
• Ensure site specific management plans are implemented.
• Maintain and monitor the progress of work and advise the Project Engineer of significant changes and proposed remedial action.
• Ensure the construction related aspects of the project meet or exceed the required performance targets in relation to time, cost and quality.
• Ensure that the programme is communicated to subcontractors, suppliers and internal staff to maintain commitment.
• Prepare, maintain and achieve detailed short-term target programs for designated work areas.
• Review the subcontractor's construction program(s) and assist in identifying critical areas and integrate these into the Project program.
• Review and procure appropriate resources to fulfil programme requirements (plant, labour, materials and sub-contractor requirements).
• Make decisions and action all correspondence in a timely manner.
• Prepare Authority submissions and approval programme to fit within the project programme.
• Consult regularly with site team lead and monitor site team effectiveness/satisfaction.

Communication

• Maintain effective liaison and communication with all levels of internal and external stakeholders on all matters relating to the construction activities.
• Participate in Client/contractor meetings and resolve Client/engineering and project management issues.
• Interact with both on-site personnel and other parties to create a positive work environment.
• Ensure regular two-way communication with the Project Engineer on all matters.
• Conduct regular site meetings to foster understanding, participation and enthusiasm.
• Provide ongoing feedback, support, counsel, through informal discussion, regular review and formal performance appraisal and encourage feedback from staff.
• Establish and maintain a harmonious Client/ Customer relationship to assist project delivery and enhance Client satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with Project Manager to drive program and results. Ensure work compliance with site community relations and commitments.
• Facilitate daily work plan meeting, ensuring required actions are implemented.

Why join the CaSE team?

At CaSE we believe our people are at the centre of our organisation and we recognise that they are the key to our success. We are proud to be part of a team of individuals that are supportive and forward-thinking. Being inclusive, collaborative and looking after one another is our version of a great workplace.

Some of the initiatives CaSE has implemented to encourage this:

• Employee Assistance Program for mental wellbeing.
• Access to educational programs.
• Exclusive mentorship and networking events.
• Regular internal events to bring our people together.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity.

At CaSE, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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