Job Description

About us

Hartecs Group is built around the principle of great people providing valued outcomes. We seek the best people, treat them with respect, and recognise and reward good effort and outcomes for our clients. We have a family-focused, approachable, and relaxed atmosphere with an exciting and empowering enterprising spirit.

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About the role

The Site Engineer (Civil) (SEC01) and Site Engineer (Civil) (SEC02) role contributes to, or provides, a range of professional services to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects to time, cost and quality criteria, under supervision of the Project Manager / Contract Manager / Administrator.

The Site Engineer also assists in the development and implementation of new projects, including managing construction of projects and provides advice to the Project/Contract Manager and/or Administrator on project related issues and initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective management of infrastructure projects in accordance with designated time, cost and quality objectives.

• Evaluate project constructability and propose proactive strategies for implementation in the management of existing and/or emerging project risks. SEC02 – Technical Brief – Site Engineer (Civil) Level 2

• Monitor and report on progress, foreseeing problems and implementing corrective action to maintain objectives.

• Establish project quality standards in consultation with clients, and monitor the quality of project inputs.

• Make timely decisions, and provide professional advice, based on appropriate technical, commercial, operational and risk factors in a professional manner.

• Manage project budgets, cash flows and funding arrangements.

• Undertake detailed project and resource scheduling.

• Implement appropriate procurement strategies as necessary to effectively deliver projects.

• Develop and implement new project management systems, policies and procedures. • Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment, free from discrimination and harassment by working in accordance with legislative requirements, the Code of Conduct and departmental human resource policies, including the Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

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Key qualifications, experience and skills

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent Civil Engineering qualification, which is accepted by the Institution of Engineers Australia as a full Member (MIEAust).

• (SEC01) A minimum of one year of experience in road infrastructure construction project, (SEC02) a minimum of three years of experience in supporting the contract administration of road infrastructure construction projects.

Desirable skills however not essential:

• Knowledge of AS 2124 General Conditions of Contract and Transport and Main Roads’ policies, standards, and specifications.

• Experience in project development, contract management and/or delivery of civil engineering projects, desirably including road and bridges.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of road, bridge design, construction, maintenance and materials.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to establish good working relationships with customers and stakeholders at all levels, and deal with situations requiring consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution.

• Proven commitment to the principles and practice of: − Ethical conduct, Equity and Diversity, and Workplace Health and Safety − Customer Service − Quality management and client-oriented service, and − Risk management.

• Knowledge of:

− AS 2124 style of contracts such as:

 Transport Infrastructure Contracts - Construct Only (TIC-CO), and

 Transport Infrastructure Contracts – Sole Invitee (TIC-SI),

− AS 4300 style of contracts such as:

 Transport Infrastructure Contracts – Design and Construct (D&C)

 Relational contracts

 Collaborative Project Agreements (CPA), or

 Alliance.