About The Opportunity  

A fantastic opportunity exists for a highly skilled Project Engineer to join our team, This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the preparation of comprehensive tender documentation through to the delivery of medium to low-risk capital work projects for a key water authority client - Melbourne Water across metropolitan Melbourne.

This includes defining technical requirements, preparing specifications, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align the scope, schedule, and budget. This permanent, full-time position is based predominantly in Frankston and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and efficiency of a critical water infrastructure network, while developing your career in the water and utilities sector

Nature of the position: Permanent, Full Time  

Location: Frankton, VIC

Reporting Line: Contract Executive

Benefits 

• Attractive remuneration package  

• Fully maintained company vehicle or car allowance, mobile phone and laptop  

• Work for an Industry Leader whilst gaining experience across an extensive range of projects and infrastructure

• Paid parental leave and great discounts with selected retailers 

• An Employee Assistance Program, which incorporates a tailored wellbeing initiative 

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of comprehensive tender documentation for assigned projects.
• Develop and compile the technical scope of work, project specifications, and drawings.
• Plan, allocate and coordinate tasks according to an approved program of work.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery and successful execution
• Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring adherence to engineering, quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Identify and manage project risks, and proactively resolve any issues that arise during execution
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of all project documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintain and build strong client relationships.

 
About You  

To be successful in this role, you will have a solid background in engineering, with experience in supporting the delivery of capital projects, preferably within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors with excellent attention to detail and a knack for people engagement. Additionally, you will demonstrate and possess the following:

• Qualification in Engineering – mechanical preferred
• Demonstrated experience in capital projects, including planning, design, and execution
• Proficiency with engineering and project management software and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on effective stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with teams and external stakeholders effectively
• A commitment to safety, quality, and compliance in all engineering activities

About Us 
 

Programmed is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining in Australia and New Zealand. Our Facility Management business unit partners with our valued clients to deliver facility management and industrial maintenance services across multiple key and essential industries. We encourage career development, support flexibility and care about your personal wellbeing and safety. Join the Programmed team today. 
 

Work With Us 

Join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers and great communities. Apply today. 
 

Our Commitment 

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do. 

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply. 

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.