Urgent Search Project Engineer

Overview

Join a supportive, collaborative and award-winning team. Full time permanent position with flexible work options available. Salary: $94.8K - $103.5K per annum (dependent on experience) + 12% superannuation.

About the team

The Project Delivery team plays a vital role in bringing Council's capital works projects to life and acts as a central hub by transforming concept designs to detailed plans and managing construction, delivery and final handover. Dedicated to excellence, the team strives for every project to be delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

We're proud to be an award-winning team, having recently received:

- IPWEA Award for Environmental Sustainability for our Permeable Car Park Pavement at Dudley Street.
- LGPro Award for Community Assets and Infrastructure (projects over $20 million) for the Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool Redevelopment.

About the role

As a Project Engineer, you'll play a key role in managing and supervising a variety of engineering and infrastructure projects, including roads, reserves, buildings, and other public facilities. Your work will help revitalise activity centres, support community sport, improve street safety, redevelop our buildings, and implement sustainability initiatives.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinating and delivering projects in line with Council's Project Management Framework and best practice contract management.
- Assisting in preparing and monitoring project budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure contract compliance.
- Preparing contract documentation, managing contractors, and supporting tender assessments. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Ensuring all project work complies with relevant legislation, Council standards, and specifications.

About you

You will have a collaborative approach to your work, with the ability to build positive relationships both within and outside the organisation.

You are a proactive and organised engineering professional with a strong ability to manage your own time, set priorities, and plan your work to meet project objectives, budgets, and deadlines.

You'll bring

- A tertiary qualification in Engineering (preferably Civil Engineering) with relevant experience, or significant experience with lesser formal qualifications.
- Engineering registration or in progress towards registration in line with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, especially in municipal infrastructure.
- Proficiency in civil engineering/building design and construction principles and techniques.
- Excellent contract management skills, including the ability to prepare and review project cost plans, schedules, and specifications.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

- Employee Working with Children Check
- New National Police Record Check
- Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

Position Description: Project Engineer - Position Description.pdf

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Work on diverse and meaningful projects that make a real difference in the community.
- Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office per week.
- Flexible work options.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
- Comprehensive leave entitlements.
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure.

Apply NOW

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. As part of your application, you will need to:

- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Frank Romana, Coordinator Project Design and Delivery on 9524 3355 or FRomania@gleneira.vic.gov.au

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