Job title: Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Geelong, Other Locations
Industry: Civil Infrastructure, Permanent Recruitment
Salary $120000 - $165000 per annum
Reference: BH-15166
Contact name: Lianne Adlington
Contact email: lianne.adlington@fetchrecruit.com.au
Job description
Position: Senior Project Engineer / Construction Manager
Location: Geelong, VIC
Salary: 120K - 150K + super

About the Role:


Who you are: Analytical. Motivated. Collaborative. Innovative. Flexible. Adaptable. Able to work in a small team to deliver a strong capability and a culture of fostering results. Your role will report to the Director and manage projects upto 20 million, lead foreman and sub-contractors to deliver multiple projects at a time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating engineering works and ensuring effective control of technical, inspection, scheduling, planning, and quality aspects of the project.
  • Providing planning and design advice on materials, resources, and construction practices to optimize value for money and achieve project success.
  • Monitoring and managing the operational aspects of project delivery, ensuring compliance with site-specific management plans.
  • Overseeing documentation flow and ensuring all parties work with current and accurate project documentation.
  • Reviewing subcontractor construction programs and integrating critical areas into the overall project schedule.
  • Managing cost control and preparing project reports to ensure budget alignment and timely delivery.
  • Identifying and addressing risks and opportunities within the project to achieve or exceed budgetary targets.
  • Leading and supporting site staff to foster a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment.
 
The Benefits:
  • Flexible work schedules along with comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Attractive remuneration packages
  • Welcoming and collaborative team environment with continuous professional growth opportunities
  • Permanent, full-time employment
 
About the Client:

Our client is a tier 3 / 4 family-owned construction business working with local councils and private develops on car parks, access roads and school projects. They are a growing business and have increased its staff by 50% in the last 6 months.

Key Criteria:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant tertiary education.
  • Preferably 7+ years of experience in a construction/engineering environment, with relevant construction experience across earthworks, groundworks, edging, retaining walls and concreting.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to evaluate and program actions effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative work relationships and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and organizing work tasks, with high attention to detail.
  • Working knowledge of HS&E requirements and their implementation on-site.
  • Ability to have flexibility on roster and location of project, some shuts will happen on Saturdays and some overnight works maybe required.
 
About Us:
Fetch Recruitment is an Australian-owned recruitment consultancy, specialising in delivering customised recruitment solutions within the construction, property, engineering, and office support industries. We pride ourselves on delivering quality talent efficiently, with a commitment to an honest recruitment process. Delivering long-term benefits to both candidates and clients, we utilise our expertise and solid relationships to assist our customers in achieving the outcomes they require for success.


For further information on this position, or to discuss any other openings, please apply directly for this role or call Lianne for a confidential chat on 0499 118 980 or lianne.adlington@fetchrecruit.com.au