- Operations
- Engineering
- WA Other
- Permanent
- Long term permanent opportunity with a national contractor
- Competitive base plus 30% site uplift plus super
- FRP/ Concrete structure project near Karratha in WA
Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company, proudly offering over 23 years’ experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia.
With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia’s major Infrastructure and mining clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks, NPI and piping works projects.
Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for their clients.
About the role:
We currently have an opportunity for a FIFO Senior Project Engineer to join our project team working on a 2/1 roster.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the scope of works includes the construction of complex concrete and formwork structures as well as associated Civil works.
Working as part of a small Engineering team on site, as the Senior Project Engineer, you will be accountable for:
- Interpreting specifications, drawings and plans, construction methods and procedures
- Manage and mentor other Project Engineers and Site Engineers
- Lead engineering support to the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendents and supervisors
- Comprehensively understand the FRP scope of work, specifications, work plans and drawings
- Develop detailed work programs for allocated work packages
- Manage scope of work and ensure compliance
- Identify variations in work packages and submit list for review
- Develop margin improvement strategies in conjunction with the site project team
- Prepare and review internal ITPs, forms & checklists for approval by Client
About You:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or similar
- Demonstrated experience working in a FIFO or DIDO capacity preferred
- Large Australian FRP / Concrete structures construction project experience are a MUST
- Experience working for a Civil Contractor
- Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring small project teams
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
What we offer:
We are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. As well as a long-term permanent opportunity, Whittens also offers:
- Competitive salary package plus 30% site uplift plus super
- Weekly pay
- Transfer and sponsorship of 482 Visa if in country
- Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams
- High-performance supportive HSE culture
- Paid Parental Leave
- Novated Lease option
- Safety being at the forefront of everything we do
- Long term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of long-term projects across Australia
We are committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.
