▷ High Salary Senior Project Engineer

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society.

Job Description

Currently, this position is located in our project office in Sydney CBD, with occasional site visits. Once the project is fully operational, it will transition to a 14/7 roster-based arrangement out of the Central West Orana Region.

COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.

ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.

The new transmission network infrastructure will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity from 2028 to connect 7.7 gigawatts of wind and solar projects, which is enough to power more than 2 million homes each year.

With a commitment to driving positive change, contributing to the evolution of Australia’s green energy sector, this is your chance to be part of something groundbreaking

Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Senior Project Engineer (Foundations) to share their expertise within our growing Transmission Line team. In this role, you will coordinate and control engineering works for the ACEREZ D&C project, including technical, inspection, scheduling, planning, procurement, and quality control activities. You will assist the Area Manager/Construction Manager to ensure the project's safe, on-schedule, and budget-compliant completion.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide leadership to subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship on and off-site, while driving a commitment to quality standards and procedures.
- Prioritise completion of outstanding defects, record non-conformances, and initiate corrective actions promptly.
- Ensure compliance with all HSE policies and procedures, assess high-risk activities, and address safety and environmental issues immediately.
- Support planning, design suitability, and resource management, ensuring effective project delivery and adherence to performance targets.
- Monitor and control documentation flow, conduct team meetings, and maintain effective communication with all project stakeholders.
- Supervise and coordinate resource allocation, fostering teamwork and ensuring all project participants meet contract requirements.
- Manage cost control, budget performance, and subcontractor agreements, ensuring accurate profit/loss forecasting and financial performance.
- Establish and maintain a positive relationship with clients to assist project delivery and enhance client satisfaction.

Required Skills and Competencies

- Preferably 8+ years engineering experience in construction of infrastructure projects.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a Senior Project Engineer role.
- Bachelor’s degree (Civil Engineering).
- Presented problem solving / analytical skills.
- Demonstrated relevant leadership skills.
- Working knowledge of HS&E requirements.
- Competent with cost control of projects.
- Excellent communication – verbal and written.
- Proficient in MS Office Package and knowledgeable in budgeting and planning software.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process. For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company.

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