Project Engineer (Mechanical & Civil Works)

About Us

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities.

Ventia builds, operates and maintains water and sewerage assets for several customers in Queensland, including Port of Brisbane.

About the Role 

The Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager / Engineering Manager, the role will deliver civil, minor capital and mechanical works for water and waste projects.
In this hands-on role, you will split your time between site, and our Pinkenba office, with the flexibility to balance this with working from home.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Project planning and management
• Provide technical oversight,
• Site and contractor management
• Budget and cost control
• Risk Management
• Communication and Reporting
• Compliance and Quality Assurance

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary (120 – 140k TFR + vehicle)
• Access to our VenPerks employee benefit program provides discounts with 450 retailers, Australia-wide, including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia.
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted health insurance, and our healthy bodies and healthy minds programs
• Professional development opportunities, including financial assistance and or non-financial support for undertaking approved course of study
• Paid parental leave

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience in project engineering within the Queensland water industry, including civil, minor capital, and mechanical works.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, and cost management.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety practices.
• Proficient in project management software and engineering tools.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Apply Now

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications by clicking the ‘Apply for job’ link.

Job Reference: 160591