Senior Project Engineer
Senior Project Engineer
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Job Description
Senior Project Engineer
Role Overview
As a Senior Project Engineer you will be responsible for leading engineering projects from conception to completion ensuring technical excellence adherence to specifications and successful delivery within scope schedule and budget. As a senior member of the technical services team you will play a pivotal role in coordinating project activities managing resources and providing technical expertise to drive project success and exceed client expectations. You will be responsible for managing mentoring and developing other members of the engineering team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop detailed project plans including scope schedule budget resources and risk management strategies in collaboration with stakeholders and project teams.
- Lead project execution overseeing engineering activities monitoring progress and addressing technical challenges to ensure project milestones are achieved and deliverables meet quality standards.
Technical Expertise:
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams offering expertise in engineering principles methodologies and best practices to support the successful delivery of projects.
- Review and approve engineering designs drawings specifications and calculations ensuring compliance with standards regulations and client requirements.
Stakeholder Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients internal teams subcontractors and other stakeholders facilitating communication resolving technical issues and maintaining alignment with project objectives.
- Conduct regular stakeholder meetings progress updates and technical reviews to provide transparency address concerns and ensure project requirements are met.
Resource Management:
- Manage project resources including personnel equipment and materials to optimize utilisation minimise costs and maximize efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate with resource managers and functional leads to ensure adequate staffing levels and skill sets are available to meet project requirements.
Risk Management:
- Identify assess and mitigate project risks and technical challenges developing proactive risk mitigation plans and contingency strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
- Monitor project performance indicators and technical metrics proactively addressing deviations from plan and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Quality Assurance and Control:
- Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure engineering deliverables meet quality standards client requirements and industry best practices.
- Conduct regular quality inspections technical audits and design reviews to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of engineering activities including design documentation technical specifications progress reports and project correspondence ensuring completeness accuracy and accessibility as required.
- Prepare technical reports presentations and other deliverables to communicate project status achievements and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as a Project Engineer or similar role with a focus on managing engineering projects in sectors such as construction infrastructure or manufacturing.
- Strong technical background in engineering disciplines relevant to the project scope such as civil mechanical electrical or structural engineering.
- Excellent leadership and project management skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams drive technical excellence and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and resolve technical issues diplomatically.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse complex problems make data-driven decisions and develop innovative solutions to achieve project objectives.
- Proficiency in engineering software and tools relevant to the project scope with experience in design analysis and simulation.
- Degree in engineering or a related field is essential with postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications being advantageous.
- Previous experience in client-facing roles and managing client relationships is desirable.
Company Information:
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities digital and energy markets specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity paired with our cutting-edge technology ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the countrys leading power energy transition water telecoms and digital clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
Employment Type
Full Time
