Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

A rare opportunity to join a business that has been in operation for 90+ years and is focused on creating, connecting and caring for communities.

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples' courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don't stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry associations such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it's a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You'll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

Do we offer a competitive salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What's on offer?

We wish to complement our existing team with an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our growing long-term program of works within the Queensland Utilities division. This is a key role within a high performing integrated delivery team, responsible for driving the technical, commercial and construction performance of capital works across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to drive your career further. We offer excellent employee benefits and pathways for further growth.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Lead the engineering delivery for a diverse range of potable water and wastewater supply projects from design through to construction and commissioning
• Provide technical input and oversight, design management and constructability input across pipelines, pump stations, network upgrades and treatment assets
• Planning, cost control, risk management and program reporting
• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety and quality standards and regulations
• Driving quality and safety assurance, ensuring work is carried out safely and in compliance with standards and relevant legislation
• Mentor Site and Project Engineers and contribute to the programs technical capability.

How you'll connect to the role:

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Civil or Mechanical)
• Extensive experience in delivering water capital works on major infrastructure programs, including trunk mains, pump stations, reservoirs and water treatment plants
• Strong understanding of Australian standards, Water Authority requirements and relevant codes
• Demonstrated experience in shutdown planning, tie-ins and live asset works
• Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants and stakeholders in a collaborative environment
• Strong people management skills, the ability to develop effective teams and lead from the front (both subcontractors and self-perform staff)
• Adopting and driving Fulton Hogan's Living Safely 2.0 Culture.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone. We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you're not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that's okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.