Project Engineer

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Murray Bridge, South Australia, AUS
In-Office
Entry level
Professional Services • Real Estate • Industrial
The Role
Coordinate construction engineering activities for a commercial project, ensuring compliance with designs, specifications, safety, quality, and environmental requirements. Interpret and improve designs, oversee tendering, assist with budgets and reports, monitor construction progress, and report to site and project managers. The role also involves attending site meetings and applying sound judgment, communication, and decision-making skills in a high-pressure environment.
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Company Description

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

Job Description

BESIX Watpac are looking for a Project Engineer to work on an exciting commercial construction project in Murray Bridge. Duties will include; 

  • Proactively drive company safety policies, practices and procedures in compliance with OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times.
  • Ensure compliance with the Company Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures
  • Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs and specifications.
  • Interpret designs for implementation in construction projects.
  • Contribute to improvements to existing designs.
  • Arrange and oversee the letting of tenders.
  • Assist with preparation of site construction budgets and reports.
  • Monitor construction progress for adherence to programme and report to the site manager or project manager and attend site meetings

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience

  • Degree/Diploma in building/construction, or other recognised tertiary or trade qualification in a construction related field.
  • Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment.·        
  • Proven high level of professionalism, maturity and candour in daily work ethic.
  • Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

  • Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
  • Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
  • Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
  • Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
  • Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.

Skills Required

  • Degree or diploma in building or construction, or another recognized tertiary or trade qualification in a construction-related field
  • Ability to communicate, influence, and build effective relationships at all levels of the business
  • Ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening, and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high-pressure environment
  • High level of professionalism, maturity, and candor in daily work
  • Ability to apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

BESIX Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BESIX Group and has not been reviewed or approved by BESIX Group.

  • Flexible Benefits — Compensation is described as customizable through flexible rewards that allow allocation toward options such as insurance, retirement savings, mobility, and flexible work arrangements. This approach is presented as moving away from a one-size-fits-all package.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health insurance includes hospitalization and medical-care coverage, in some cases extending to family members. Preventive offerings like medical checkups and flu vaccinations further strengthen the healthcare proposition.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing initiatives feature sports and fitness programs, wellness support, and a right-to-disconnect framework where applicable. Flexible working and work-life programs are highlighted as supporting balance.

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HQ: Brussels
12,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1909

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BESIX Group is a multidisciplinary Belgian construction group with over 115 years of experience, operating in more than 25 countries. It specializes in complex construction, infrastructure, and marine works, as well as property development and concessions. The company provides full-service expertise across a project's entire life cycle, from financing and design to construction, operation, and maintenance.

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