About North East Link 

The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project.

The Spark Consortium’s Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads. 

About the Opportunity 

We are looking for an experienced Cross Passage Site Engineer to join our TBM team on SPARK North East Link, concentrating on Cross Passage excavation, lining and fitout works.

You will provide onsite engineering service and technical support to ensure short-term planning and programming of works is completed with the site supervision staff. You will also be supporting our PE’s and SPE’s across the TBM sections of the project to achieve time and budget objectives and provide efficient support for construction activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career on Victoria’s largest Infrastructure project and leave a legacy for the city of Melbourne for years to come.

Please note, this is a full-time salary-based role and will be required to work a 7/3 7/4 roster (work 7 nights followed by 3 days off, work 7 days followed by 4 days off).

This role will be accountable for:  

• Development and management of daily cost reporting
• Providing on-site engineering support to help achieve the required project objectives.  
• Monitoring key construction requirements and implementing prompt corrective action if required, to ensure they are achieved in line with agreed specifications.  
• Site mobilisation and setup for TBM/Cross Passage works
• Writing method statements, risk assessments and preparing site records
• Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs and specification
• Develop monthly program and Monitor adherence to the program.

 Minimum requirements for this role are:  

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Building Construction, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage but not essential.
• Specific experience of TBM Tunneling/Cross Passages
• Minimum 2 years' experience in similar role 

What we offer:

• Monthly social events
• Reward and recognition program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong culture charter
• Ongoing career support and development opportunities 

 If this opportunity is of interest to you, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to register your interest and please also subscribe to ‘Job Alerts’ to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.

Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne, Victoria, we also will consider applicants that are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.  

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.