Project Engineer

About North East Link
The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project.

The Spark Consortium's Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne's freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.

About The Opportunity
The Project Engineer – Fit-Out is responsible for supporting the delivery of the southern ventilation structures' plant room fit-out works on a major road tunnel project.

This role coordinates day-to-day site activities, design interfaces, and subcontractor delivery across structural, architectural, and building services disciplines. The Project Engineer ensures works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design, program, and quality requirements, supporting the Senior Project Engineer and Area Manager in achieving overall project objectives.

This Role Will Be Accountable For

• Support the planning, engineering, and delivery of plant room fit-out works across multiple disciplines, including Structural and Architectural Fit-Out, Electrical, Hydraulic, Plumbing, MVAC, and Fire services.
• Coordinate subcontractor delivery, monitor progress against program, and support management of scopes, budgets, claims, and variations in collaboration with the Senior Project Engineer and commercial team.
• Assist in developing construction plans, reviewing design documentation, and coordinating technical interfaces between civil, structural, architectural, and services works.
• Monitor program activities, identify potential constraints, and assist in sequencing works within confined site environments.
• Coordinate interfaces and battery limits with adjacent packages including FRP, MEI, Structural Steel, and Civil.
• Support procurement and delivery of subcontract packages and materials to ensure compliance, readiness, and timely execution.
• Promote and uphold project quality, safety, and environmental standards in all site activities.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and preparation of handover documentation in line with project requirements.
• Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve site issues and maintain progress toward key milestones.
• Foster collaboration across site teams, escalating technical or program challenges where required to maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Actively enforce and implement Spark Safety standards and procedures on site.

Qualifications

• Masters or Undergraduate Degree in relevant discipline

Minimum Requirements For This Role

• 5 years' experience in relevant discipline
• Multidisciplinary coordination and systems integration.
• Strong planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Leadership and team collaboration within high-risk, high-constraint environments.
• Proactive problem solving and commitment to safety, quality, and delivery excellence, including risk management
• People and performance management including the performance of subcontractors.
• Experience with Aphex, Team binder, Project Wise and Revizto is beneficial

What We Offer

• Ongoing career support and development opportunities
• Generous parental leave
• Strong culture charter
• Quarterly social events
• Reward and recognition program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary

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Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne, Victoria, we also will consider applicants who are seeking to
enter or
re-enter the industry.
SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.