Civil Engineer

CIVIL ENGINEER (SITE ENGINEER)

JAGCON Group Pty Ltd are seeking a highly motivated and experienced CIVIL ENGINEER (Site Engineer) to assist in civil engineering tendering, construction and operations.

The successful applicants must have at least two years of relevant experience. Must have a strong understanding of all aspects of Engineering, Design and Engineering management preferably with experience in more than one engineering field.

Responsibilities:

WORK HEALTH & SAFETY

• Implement and promote a positive safety culture
• Lead the implementation, monitoring, and documentation of SWMS's and Procedures in multiple work areas
• Ensure direct employees and subcontractors are appropriately skilled to perform their tasks including training in SWMS's and Procedures
• Actively participate in informal daily hazard inspections of the work area and remove, rectify, or report any hazards as required
• Conduct formal safety inspections of work areas using standard checklists or SWMS's
• Attend and present daily prestart and weekly toolbox meetings for direct work team to ensure safety is discussed, promoted and issues are resolved
• Report and analyse all health or safety breaches and ensure compliance with relevant procedures

COMMERCIAL

• Report financial requirements to ensure site objectives are met
• Assist in production of a fully detailed forecast Cost to Complete and reports
• Ensure profitability is maximised against individual cost codes so as to generate contingencies
• Ensure concise and timely contribution to weekly and monthly reports for Project works
• Generate accurate Site Diaries on a daily basis; and train SE and GE in requirements
• Identify and assist in the Head Contract variations, including the identification of possible variations or changes to scope
• Oversee the implementation of Project commercial procedures, including the proper use of the purchase order system
• Ensure material, plant and subcontractor registers are accurately maintained to produce monthly accruals and assist in control of the budget and forecasting
• Develop scopes of work for the tender of subcontract packages and be aware of the scope of work for all subcontract package responsibility
• Ensure accuracy of daily costing records including supplier/subcontractor dockets/reports to ensure cost control
• Develop an accurate monthly measure of works done for use in Progress Claims and assessment of subcontractor claims
• Review potential cost savings and efficiency gains in recommending solutions and ensuring implementation where appropriate
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

• Develop "One Team" culture so that the site teams cooperate well with each other and integrate effectively with the wider project teams
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and external parties, which are managed within the guidelines of the project code of ethics
• Seek feedback on your leadership

PLANNING & PROGRAMMING

• Ensure the development, in collaboration with the Supervisors, of a detailed programme for day to day activities, lookahead programme and daily program changes, including resources required and material deliveries
• Develop better ways to deliver the Project works, including improved construction methodologies, alternative designs and alternative materials selection
• Monitor progress of the planned works and regularly review the delay allowance status
• Coordinate resources to ensure the Project works progress in conjunction with other Section works
• Ensure the tracking of off-site procurement items against programme
• Actively participate in the application of resources to generate a target program based on the method, with a target completion that precedes the contracted completion by a suitable delay allowance
• Communicate the program to all relevant internal parties
• Oversee the tracking of off-site procurement items against programme

QUALITY & SYSTEMS

• Manage all lots in accordance with the Project QA system, including opening, closing, testing and creating of material registers, lots are complete, up to date and closed out expeditiously;
• Development of Work Area Plans (WAPs), including Work Packs (WPs), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and allocation of lots
• Assist construction team by having a thorough understanding of the technical specifications and providing technical support as required
• Oversee the generation of quality checklists for all work packages
• Ensure that all relevant test results, inspections and records required under the Contract and Specifications are captured
• Manage the disposition of NCRs
• Close out all defects within the timeframe of Practical Completion nominated in the Project Quality Plan
• Review design documents to achieve clarification and compliance with standards, specifications and codes as well as adequacy of design documents for the purpose of construction
• Communicate design details and quality requirements to supervisors and subcontractors.

SUPPLIERS & SUBCONTRACTORS

• Oversee subcontractors, consultants and suppliers work in accordance with contract requirements ensuring high performance in terms of time, cost and quality
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure constructive relationships and assist in the co-ordination of the subcontract supervision
• Monitor and manage the delivery of suppliers' and subcontractors' procurement items and services to the Project
• Hold weekly meeting with critical suppliers and subcontractors to ensure programme and procurement risks are identified and resolved early
• Administer subcontracts including progress payments and variations

COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT

• Support community and environment requirements by ensuring employees are aware of project requirements
• Proactively manage any community and environmental issues and effective liaison with affected external stakeholders

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a technical engineering role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills gained through experience working within large multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within large teams to provide assistance in resolving issues

Preferable:

• Experience in project management and/or team leading preferable
• Software – AutoCAD, 12D, Civil 3D

Qualification requirement:

AQF Bachelor Degree/ Advanced Diploma or equivalent in Engineering.

Salary Range: $105,000 – $130,000 per annum depending on experience

Employment Type: Full Time

If you are a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills, who is passionate about design engineering and who wants to grow and learn in a challenging and dynamic environment, then we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

• Civil engineering: 3 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person