Project Engineer

Job description

• Permanent role with ongoing career development


• Part of Soletanche Bachy and the Global VINCI Group


• Attractive Employee Benefits

Rob Carr Pty Ltd possesses specialist capabilities in conventional and trenchless pipeline construction, micro-tunnelling, deep shaft and service installations. Operating nationally as head contractor our client list includes local councils and State utilities and water authorities. As a specialist subcontractor on major civil infrastructure projects RCPL has delivered successful projects for a variety of tier one and two construction companies and alliances. 

Delivering a range of engineering and construction services within the Transport, Resources and Utilities sectors, our determination to achieve excellence on every project is supported by our belief in doing what it takes to attract and retain the very best industry professionals. Whether managing major public infrastructure projects or private sector works for the resources and other industries, we take pride in delivering a smooth process and long-term value for our clients.

We are specifically looking for a Civil Project Engineer to join our operations team in Melbourne who have experience with the following:

• Trenches


• Shafts


• Concrete structures


• Civil structures


• Infrastructure


• Water, wastewater and stormwater Pipeline construction

Desired profile

About the role:

• Coordinating and administering construction engineering activities


• Ensuring projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs and specifications


• Assisting the Construction Manager and Site Supervisor to develop daily programmes


• Ensuring compliance with client requirements and company policies and procedures


• Procuring required materials and equipment for the project


• Monitoring construction progress to ensure quality specifications are adhered to


• Assisting with contractual claims (variations, extensions of time)


• Contributing to monthly project reporting

The successful applicant must have the following skills and experience:

• Experience working with a blue-collar work force


• Experience delivering construction projects


• Exposure to preparation of contractual claims and variations


• Ideally micro-tunneling experience (but not essential)


• Bachelor of Engineering or its equivalent


• Experience working on water and/or wastewater projects


• Strong leadership skills


• Demonstrable experience leading and managing safety and environment controls; and


• Strong written and oral communication skills with experience compiling reports and liaising with stakeholders.


• Knowledge of head and subcontract agreements

About Rob Carr

Rob Carr…
A pioneer in microtunnelling and leader in utilities infrastructure construction.

We have expert capability in complex pipe jacking and microtunneling projects covering a range of tunnel diameters, lengths and ground conditions. We also have extensive capability in detailed excavation for deep shafts, including caisson construction also experts in deep shaft construction.