We're changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change? The Project UGL and CPB Contractors have been awarded the early works contract to support Powerlink's delivery of CopperString 2032. This $5 billion iconic project will initially be approximately 840 kilometres of new transmission line running from just south of Townsville to Mount Isa that will connect Queensland's North West Minerals Province to the national electricity grid.
Project Scope Includes: 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from just south of Townsville to Hughenden 330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry 220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa Up to six new substation sites. This exciting project has commenced, and we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the team. The role will be based in Brisbane and transition to site on a 10/4 roster. Working with guidance from the Project Manager, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the production of design deliverables through the lifecycle of the project.
What Will a Day in This Role Look Like: Review design and construction plans, schedules and method statements to ensure constructability. Monitor project progress against the programme and budget. Effectively assign tasks to project team members to deliver the required outputs to agreed specifications. Prepare accurate project reports. Provide written reports on engineering activities as required by the Project Manager. What Are We Looking For You to Bring to the Team: A recognised degree in Civil Engineering, or other relevant discipline. Previous experience as Senior Project Engineer level managing major multi-disciplinary trade packages on large scale building or infrastructure projects. Leadership ability to provide mentorship to direct reports. Demonstrated commercial experience to include planning and reporting on progress, cost and risk. Demonstrated personal commitment to health and safety. Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally. FIFO from Brisbane will be required on a 10:4 roster. What We Offer: Great culture that values diversity, innovation, and integrity. Diverse opportunities to grow as a professional. Ongoing training for career progression. Employee benefits, rewards, and wellbeing programme. A competitive remuneration. Relocation assistance may be available. About Us: The UGL and CPB Contractors JV for the CopperString 2032 Project brings together the expertise and large project experience of both companies. Both UGL and CPB Contractors are leading and respected organisations across engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
We value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant's suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Opportunities on this project are being sourced directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.
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