Site Engineer

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.
We've always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
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John Holland has recently been awarded the Illabo to Stockinbingal section of Inland Rail in NSW. The Illabo to Stockinbingal section is about 39km of new rail corridor located within the local government areas of Junee and Cootamundra-Gundagai. It will provide a direct route from east of Illabo, tracking north to Stockinbingal and connecting into the existing Forbes rail line.
Illabo to Stockinbingal is a DIDO Project, accommodation is provided on the 2:1 (2 weeks on / 1 week off) roster. 
If you move to within an hour of Stockinbingal / Cootamundra, the Project will contribute (in line with the relocation policy) towards your relocation. 

Site Engineer earthworks 

Assisting in the preparation of the project plan, which includes the earthworks strategy, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Conducting or overseeing site surveys to determine the topography and geology of the site, which will inform the earthworks plan.
Reviewing the earthworks design and ensuring that it complies with all relevant regulations, standards, and the project specifications.
Transferring the design onto the ground, which may involve marking out the site before construction begins, ensuring that the work is carried out to the correct specifications.
Overseeing the day-to-day operations on site, which includes supervising construction workers and subcontractors to ensure that the earthworks are completed as per the project plan.
Working closely with other professionals on the project, such as project managers, architects, and other engineers, to ensure that the earthworks integrate seamlessly with other project elements.
Ensuring that the earthworks are completed to a high standard and in accordance with the project's quality requirements.
Implementing and monitoring health and safety measures on site to protect workers and the public. This includes conducting safety inspections and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
Addressing any technical or logistical problems that arise during the earthworks phase, which may involve making on-the-spot decisions to keep the project on track.
Keeping detailed records of the work carried out, including progress reports, safety inspections, and any changes to the original plan.
Monitoring the cost of the earthworks phase of the project, ensuring that it stays within budget.
Ensuring that the earthworks activities comply with environmental regulations, which may include implementing erosion and sediment control measures and managing any contaminated soil appropriately.
Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, and the public, about the status and impact of the earthworks.

To be successful in this key role, you must have:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage but not essential.
Experience in delivering Australian civil or rail projects.
Ideally, previous experience working for a Tier 1 or 2 Contractor
Skills in relevant computer software packages; Microsoft Suite etc. are essential. Experience with Aconex will be advantageous.

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.

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.