Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Confluence Water, a Ventia, Downer and Jacobs Joint Venture, is one of three Regional Delivery Partnerships providing services for Sydney Water. We work hard to ensure that Sydney Water keeps running for people who live in the North Region of Sydney - rain, hail or shine. We are often the first to reach an emergency during severe weather events and we are responsible for the delivery of an unprecedented pipeline of capital works across the life of our ten year contract.

Confluence Water delivers design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services which stretches from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and includes the Hills Shire.

Due to significant growth plans, we have an opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager and as part of an integrated team, you will manage, control, report and forecast on all elements of the program delivery inclusive of safety, quality, schedule, costs and compensation events against approved budgets whilst driving a culture of delivering customer and shareholder value. Proects will initially be based in Belrose, Wahroonga and Beacon Hill.

THE ROLE

• Experienced in pump, valve, and pipe design.
• Demonstrate commitment to HSEQ by participating in monitoring established working practices.
• Support the Project Manager to ensure allocated projects are delivered to scope within time, cost, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with client representatives, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and planning authorities, and facilitate meetings and workshops to ensure satisfactory completion of planned work.
• Interface with the design team and design subcontractors to ensure design milestones are met and provide constructability/methodology inputs during the design development phase (Stage 1).
• Manage subcontractors/suppliers and contribute to the review process, ensuring reviews are planned and undertaken well in advance of works starting on site (Stage 2).
• Demonstrate sound people management skills by managing work and performance of the self-perform workforce and subcontractors to achieve outcomes.
• Ensure that the project Quality Assurance requirements through process and procedures are being complied with.
• Prepare subcontractor scope of work and relevant documentation for tender by potential subcontractors in collaboration with the Commercial team.
• Monitor and review project costs, supplier invoices, and subcontractor claims for allocated projects.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven construction experience including time based on site.
• Previous work experience on reservoir projects is a bonus.
• Familiarity with Sydney Water FIFM process is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in health, safety, quality, and environmental management.
• Previous experience with major tier-1 contractors or Sydney Water undertaking similar work is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Client relationship and stakeholder management experience.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• An understanding of design drawings and technical specifications.
• Professionalism, positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
• Willingness to travel to/work from project sites.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Construction White Card.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support
• Opportunity to work within a secure long-term leading JV project
• Safety focused culture working within in an essential service industry
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company.

As an employer who acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures, we encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds.

For more information, please contact Janice Tier, Senior Workforce and Recruitment Business Partner

janice.tier@confluencewater.com.au