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Project Engineer Full-time

1 month ago


Cairns, Australia BESIX Watpac Full time

Company Description

BESIX Watpac is a multi-disciplinary construction company in Australia and New Zealand, backed by a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $7B work in hand and is operating in 25 countries, employing 11,000 people globally. The world’s tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world.

Job Description

BESIX Watpac is proud to be engaged as managing contractor for major upgrade to the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Cairns. Our scope of works include deconstructing the existing wharf and constructing a new wharf that will accommodate the introduction of new naval capability into service.

We seek a Project Engineer to join our experienced team, managing critical and technically challenging activities to achieve project safety, time, quality, environment and budget objectives.

  • Prepare and monitor project management plans, systems and registers, as delegated by the Project Manager.
  • Manage a number of “critical path” type subcontractors to technical requirements.
  • Proactively participate in Subcontractor Coordination meetings to ensure that a highly productive work environment is created and maintained.
  • Establish and monitor quality controls as per specifications and project management plans in addition to reporting variances and rectifying quality defects.
  • Identify and manage project resources, including materials handling equipment, for optimum productivity.
  • Assist with cost management and reporting including preparation of project reports, material registers, cash flow predictions and progress claims.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

  • Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or a recognised equivalent.
  • Construction delivery experience in a Project Engineer or Site Engineer capacity.
  • Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term opportunities for career development, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

  • Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
  • Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
  • Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
  • Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
  • Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.

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