Site Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Cairns City, Queensland, Australia John Holland Full time

About John Holland

We're a company that transforms lives with everything we do. Our purpose is simple: we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for water treatment, distribution, and infrastructure.

Our team thrives on rising to the challenge of creating better lives for people. We're dedicated to delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations.

About the Role

This role will play a crucial part in sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement and design of the mechanical package for one of our key power projects - Kidston renewable energy Hub in North Queensland.

The Site Engineering role is vital to ensuring that all procurement activities are carried out efficiently and effectively, supporting our commitment to project success and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for mechanical and process equipment that align with project requirements and organizational goals.
  • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of equipment.
  • Monitor and manage procurement budgets, ensuring that all procurement activities are executed within financial constraints.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and ensure that purchased equipment meets all specifications and quality standards.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier correspondence.
  • Ensure all procurement processes adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
  • Advanced level of experience in procurement within the engineering or construction industry, with a focus on mechanical and process equipment.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage supplier relationships and drive cost savings.
  • In-depth understanding of mechanical and process equipment specifications and procurement practices.
  • Familiarity with procurement software and tools, as well as standard office applications.

What's in it for you?

We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From industry-leading leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We Offer:

  • Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
  • Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
  • Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
  • Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
  • Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.


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