Project Engineer

The Opportunity: Join a High-Impact NBN Project Team in Canberra!

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in one of Australia’s most important infrastructure initiatives? We’re building a brand-new team in Canberra, ACT, and we're seeking a driven leader to oversee the forecasting, planning, management, and reporting of the current and future Program of Works—along with its associated budget and costs.

In this key position, you’ll support the team to deliver all project works efficiently and on schedule, helping to ensure both operational excellence and strong financial performance across the board.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working Arrangements – Strike the perfect balance with a mix of in-office, onsite and work-from-home days.
• Job Security – Permanent full-time role supporting a major NBN project expected to run through to 2030.
• Career Growth – Tap into training, mentoring, and internal opportunities to take your career to the next level.
• Team Culture That Inspires – Join a supportive, knowledgeable, and open team that celebrates success and learns together.
• Employee Benefits -  Access a wide range of benefits including: Discounted private health insurance, Paid parental leave, Discounted travel and lifestyle offers, Wellbeing and support programs

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and mentor Engineers, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, excellence, and improvement.
• Plan and forecast construction activities with the Area Supervisor; maintain project plans and schedules.
• Manage and reconcile BOQs; support final contract sum reconciliation.
• Collaborate on and revise project schedules, including subcontractor inputs, for client approval.
• Ensure timely approval of traffic management plans and access notices.
• Review and raise construction variations; align BOQs, CWPs, and reports.
• Ensure timely delivery of completion documents; track CARs, defects, and field issue trends.
• Manage construction changes; participate in Lessons Learnt and Innovation workshops.
• Coordinate BOQ stock ordering to meet schedules.
• Assess variation impacts on cost/schedule; submit to Contract Administrator.
• Partner with Finance and Construction Managers to prepare monthly forecasts with risk/contingency.
• Review KPIs and lead indicators; propose improvement strategies.

About You:

• Hold a Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working on NBN projects.
• Possessing formal Project Management qualifications is desirable (e.g., PMBOK, PMP, PRINCE2).
• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a solid understanding of project delivery.
• Sound knowledge of cost management and financial principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial management.

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply

If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.

Position Reference Number: 163973