Lead/Senior Project Engineer

If you're looking for a career with a company that has a 'Can Do' attitude, then look no further than Primero. We're a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We're energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a 'Can Do' attitude.

About Us

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we've grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you'll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero Can Do for you.

Your Opportunity

Primero is currently recruiting for an experienced Lead/Senior Project Engineer with strong SMP background and experience to join our Construction Project Team on a FIFO 2:1 roster.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Construction Manager in determining priorities, meeting strict deadlines and budget demands whilst also providing leadership, guidance and support to a team of approximately 9 x Civil & SMP Project Engineers.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead a team of Civil and SMP Project Engineers. This includes managing priorities of individuals within the team, providing guidance on technical issues, reporting and communicating with key stakeholders on Primero's behalf.
• Proactively communicate with the superintendents, supervisors and project engineers and stay abreast of project communication to autonomously develop and manage personal work tasks and priorities.
• Provide technical support to the supervisors, leading hands and trades for execution of the Work Packs.
• Communicate with the supervisors and leading hands to understand daily construction progress and capture in the progress reporting systems to support project progress tracking.
• Read and interpret specifications, technical drawings, schematics, and any other engineering documentation or report.
• Generate and maintain scope planning documents to be issued to construction crews, such as Work Packs or Work Method Statements.
• Perform calculations for site modification and general site engineering problem solving using engineering formulas and skills.
• Redline markup design information with site as constructed information.
• Assist with coordination of quality and completions activities, including ITRs, ITPs, punch list walkdowns and CVCs.
• Communicate and work with the site project engineers to develop and maintain various trackers with the aim to provide visibility on location and quantity of construction materials.

What You 'Can Do'

• Previous demonstrated experience as a site based Senior Project Engineer on Major Projects.
• Previous experience providing oversight, guidance and support to Project Engineers.
• Experience with managing multiple packages and subcontractors.
• Strong and effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in piping and process plant work would be highly regarded.

What we 'Can Do' for you:

• Competitive Compensation
• Contemporary Rostering
• Flexible Working Arrangements (renove for site-based roles)
• Career Opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Referral Rewards
• Onsite Gym (remove for site-based roles)

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

APPLY NOWIf you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who put its people first, please apply now.

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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