Project Engineer (Remote)

Project Engineer | Greater Western Water |Australia

Fixed Term contract ending 31st January 2025
$81,172 + 11.5% super
Hybrid work arrangement

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Project Engineer | Greater Western Water | Australia

Fixed Term contract ending 31st January 2025
$81,172 + 11.5% super
Hybrid work arrangement

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of office, on-site and WFH
Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
Wellbeing, prayer and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

The position focuses on assisting with the delivery and completion of GWW’s capital-programmed works. It plays a crucial role in ensuring project delivery aligns with safety and compliance standards while also establishing strong delivery partnerships. Furthermore, the role emphasises prioritising customer needs, striving for high performance, and fostering employee development to position GWW as leader in the water industry.

Responsibilities

Ensure all projects are delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and company policies and procedures.
Deliver and manage projects under project requirements, timelines, budgets, design standards, and procurement rules while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
Manage project budgets, completing financial management and reporting, assessing contractors’ progress claims, and reviewing variations claims.
Ensure projects are fully functional before handover, oversee handover to operational teams, prepare teams to operate assets safely and efficiently, ensure accuracy of As-Constructed information, and conduct project reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensure high customer satisfaction by communicating with residents and landowners, maintaining healthy working relationships with various work groups, and engaging with stakeholders such as utilities, local councils, VicRoads, government organisations, and contractors.
Represent and promote the section group and GWW, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, championing safety and customer-centric project delivery, demonstrating key people attributes, and sharing knowledge whenever possible.

Skills & Experience

Degree in Engineering (relevant discipline) or equivalent
Experience in Project Management
Experience in managing safety on construction sites and/or maintenance workplaces.
Working with contractors and field personnel
Planning, design or construction of assets

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks.

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