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We have multiple opportunities for Site Engineers experienced in a range of construction disciplines including structures, roadworks, services and rail systems. Collaborate with a high performing construction team to deliver a key social infrastructure project in South Australia.
The Project
McConnell Dowell and CPB Contractors, along with Design partners Mott McDonald, Arup and Aurecon have been awarded the Tram Grade Separation Projects as an Alliance, comprising of works at three main locations along the Glenelg Tram Line. The purpose of the Tram Grade Separation Project is to improve the safety and efficiency of the major north south corridors to the west of the city by removing and improving the Glenelg Tram Road crossings.
The existing overpass at South Road will be replaced in order to facilitate the construction of the T2D Project. The level crossings at Marion Road and Cross Road will be removed and replaced with an overpass, and Morphett Road level crossing will also be replaced by tram overpasses removing the interface with road traffic and creating new public spaces beneath.
These projects will be delivered by the Tram Grade Separation Projects Alliance (TGSPA) together with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.
Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, this role will support the effective coordination and control of elements of construction delivery works for the project, through activities of technical, engineering, inspection, scheduling, planning, survey, procurement, and quality control.
Key Responsibilities

• Support construction and installation, program, costs, safety, environmental and quality aspects of the construction packages.
• Coordinate with Managers and Superintendents on engineering, temporary works, scheduling, and status of the project
• Interpret engineering documents and drawings for field personnel
• Carry out progressive engineering audits of temporary works in accordance with the audit schedule.
• Actively and accurately define scopes of work and highlight any discrepancies through the execution of project activities
  

Position Requirements

• Relevant civil/construction engineering Tertiary qualification.
• Preferably two years’ experience in a Construction / Engineering environment.
• Strong and clear communication skills with proven ability to engage others.
• Construction Induction White Card
• Unrestricted SA Driver’s Licence
  

A competitive salary, commensurate with this important role, will be offered to the successful candidate.
This position is based in Adelaide, South Australia. Applicants must be SA based or willing to relocate at their own expense. We are unable to consider interstate based or FIFO applications.
PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing.
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly, we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Other
• Industries Construction

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