Senior Project Engineer

Work.

Are you a construction professional with a passion for project excellence? Join Sunwater as a Senior Project Engineer, where you’ll play a vital role in providing specialist professional expert advice in construction and implementation of the Paradise Dam Improvement project and works in accordance with design and best practice elements. In this position you will be responsible for assuming the responsibilities of the management of the site engineering team and oversee essential site activities, travelling to site on a regular basis and when main construction works begin, be part of a yet to be determined roster:

As a Senior Project at Sunwater, you will

• Providing timely and relevant reporting to the Construction Manager, and others as required, on engineering project progress, including against agreed program and budget, project risks and delivery issues
• Supervision of construction activities to ensure they are undertaken to the specified quality, proceed on schedule and are achieved within budget
• The timely and accurate preparation of all QA Documentation for the projects, ensuring quality and compliance to Specifications
• The ability to lead and manage a team of site and project engineers to deliver the project objectives.
• On site liaison with the Construction to ensure works are carried out per Design drawings, specifications and design.

We are seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in the delivery of bulk water or infrastructure projects. You will hold tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering and the ability to lead and manage a team of site and project engineers to deliver the project objectives. You will also bring:

• Project management expertise: Demonstrated engineering project management skills, with experience in analysis of infrastructure projects and the provision of input to the negotiation and development of construction contracts
• Strategic vision: Preparing briefs and managing contracts for the engagement of contractors and suppliers for construction work, and the monitoring of contractors’ performance to ensure quality outputs
• Communication skills: Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

1. Base salary starting from $156,360
2. 12.75% superannuation
3. Access to banked time and TOIL
4. 17.5% leave loading
5. A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water.

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.  We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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