Project Engineer

• Full time opportunity | Multiple positions available
• Opportunity work in WA (relocation assistance on offer)
• Competitive salary and remuneration package
• Ongoing development, training, and advancement opportunities

Maddison Wright Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering company. Providing turnkey engineering solutions for: petrochemical, dairy, food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical and industries across Australia. Our expertise has delivered our clients improved efficiencies through high productivity, performance and reduced downtime, on every job, big and small. Our team expertly manages projects both short and long term from end-to-end with planning and design, fabrication and installation, maintenance to labour and equipment hire. We work closely with some of the biggest names in business to deliver the best solutions at the highest industry standards.

About the role

We are currently seeking experienced Project Engineers with civil/structural experience to join our team in GEELONG or PERTH. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for the successful execution of multi-disciplined projects both internally and externally, applying the best practice to ensure a timely delivery with a strong focus on the budget and profitability.

You will also be responsible for;

• The overall accountability for your project delivery and margin
• Ensuring the project’s compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Managing project procurement ensuring on time delivery, ordering materials from suppliers which will meet project lead times and budget constraints
• Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project’s status.
• Preparing manufacturing & construction schedule in conjunction with the project planner ensuring delivery meets formal agreed contract timetables.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, work performance and desirable outcomes
• Building and maintaining vital relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• The coordination of employees, subcontractors, procurement, plant, and equipment as required
• Leading and supporting the project team through project activities and any changes to the project scope.
• Providing advice, support and assistance to project staff and clients in relation to any technical and/or complex problems that may arise during project lifecycle
• Liaising with Design & Drafting team to complete design & drafting works as required and resolve technical queries

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Relevant tertiary or trade qualification in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical)
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience in a similar role
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Project Management experience /qualification
• Highly effective skills in negotiating, evaluating, and administering contracts, specifications, Australian standards.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Highly effective planning, organising and problem-solving skills together with the ability to lead, motivate and influence others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Sound contracts and commercial acumen

If you are looking for a hands-on role that will truly add value to the growth and direction of a company, then this is a role for you!

• Please note that all successful candidates must also be able to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening.