Senior Project Engineer – Civil / Mechanical

the purpose of the taswater capital delivery office (cdo) is to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of quality capital works projects for taswater that will meet the needs of taswaters business, their stakeholders and the communities of tasmania for years to come. the taswater cdo manages the taswater capital works program from inception to completion including the planning, design, procurement, and delivery phases.

we are on the lookout for individuals who will contribute to the development and delivery of our selfs point sewer transformation project here in tasmania.

as part of taswaters commitment to investing in new and improved sewerage infrastructure to cater for hobarts future growth, we are delivering one of our most significant projects to date.

this project combines the following 4 separate, but interconnected projects\:

• selfs point sewage treatment plant upgrade, near new town bay
• macquarie point to selfs point pipeline
• new macquarie point sewage pump station; and
• decommissioning of the existing macquarie point sewage treatment plant.

the existing selfs point sewage treatment plant was built in to support the treatment of hobarts wastewater. the plant currently treats around nine megalitres of wastewater from hobart suburbs including lenah valley, new town, mount stuart, sandy bay, dynnyrne, tolmans hill, mount nelson, and taroona. thats approximately 110,000 average baths a day!

about the role

ugl are looking for a senior civil or mechanical project engineer to work within the mechanical team on the selfs point sewage treatment plant upgrade. this is a permanent position that will be based out of hobart.

what will a day look like in this role

       liaise with subcontractors to ensure job is constructed to the technical, quality and customer requirements

       assist the project manager with compliance to the documentation required under the cdo/ugl management system

       ensure that the survey of installations throughout the project is conducted in a professional manner with all results being reviewed and accepted as correct with actions coordinated and documented.

       liaise with project manager and team to ensure job is on schedule

       provide a focal point for all technical based queries for associated mechanical subcontractors and suppliers.

       liaise with design and detailing houses as required

       provide engineering advice for subcontractors/suppliers

       assist the project manager in preparation of monthly reports and also attend the monthly report meetings
 

the following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. please apply, all applications will be considered. 

what would we expect you to bring to the team

       civil or mechanical engineering degree 

       considerable experience in civil or mechanical engineering

       significant engineering experience throughout, design, construction and commissioning on brownfields and greenfields projects. any water infrastructure experience will be desirable.

       prior sub-contractor management experience and the ability to lead in the completion of key packages

       customer focused team orientated and accountable.

       strong capability to support the business through change management strategies.

       a strong aptitude for multi-tasking; excellent organisation and prioritisation skills

       skilled at delivering tasks on time and on budget

       sound communication skills with a the ability to influence across all levels 

       quality orientation and excellent attention to detail 

       knowledge of ohs and environmental legislation, codes of practice and standards as they apply to site 

what we offer

       diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve

       the chance to join a 6,000 strong organisation owned by the cimic group, one of the world’s leading international contractors

       pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey

       competitive group remuneration and benefits including\: health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance

       flexible work arrangements – have a chat to us around how this can work for you

       a culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

what makes you right for ugl

       genuine concern for safety

       capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment

       an innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm 

       a belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

about us

ugl pty limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. we are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. ugl partners with some of the worlds largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. we are a member of the cimic group of companies.
 
as a diversified services organisation, ugl appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills