EOI - FIFO Senior Project Engineer

Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company, proudly offering over 22 years’ experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia.

With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia’s major Infrastructure and mining clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks, NPI and piping works projects.

Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for their clients.

We currently have an opportunity for a 2/1 FIFO Senior Project Engineer to join our project teams working on a large concrete infrastructure project in the Snowy Mountains in NSW. Reporting to the Project Manager, the scope of works includes the construction of complex FRP structures and associated civil works.

About the Role: As the Senior Project Engineer, you will be accountable for:

• Interpreting specifications, draft and maintain drawings and plans, construction methods and procedures
• Manage and mentor other Project Engineers, Site Engineers and graduates Lead support to the Project Manager, Construction Manager and wider Project team
• Comprehensive understand the scope of work, specifications, work plans and drawings Develop detailed work programs for allocated work packages
• Manage scope of work, equipment and materials, and ensure compliance
• Identify variations in work packages and submitting list for review by Project Manager
• Pro-actively manage costs within your control, to ensure project delivery within budget
• Develop margin improvement strategies in conjunction with the Project Manager and teams
• Prepare Project Specific Quality Management Plans and obtain approval from the Client
• Allocating responsibility to staff to perform the QA/QC inspections and duties as defined in the project quality plan and related procedures
• Develop Project specific Construction Management Plans and get the same approved by the client
• Prepare and review internal ITPs, forms & checklists for approval by Client

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated experience working in a FIFO or DIDO capacity preferred
• Strong FRP structures background specialist
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring small engineering project teams
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

What we offer:

Skills

Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. As well as a long-term permanent opportunity, Whittens also offers:

• Competitive salary package plus 30% site uplift plus super
• Weekly pay
• Transfer and sponsorship of 482 Visa when in country (must be already based in Australia)
• Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams
• High-performance supportive HSE culture
• Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease option
• Safety being at the forefront of everything we do
• Long term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of long-term projects across Australia

Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.