Project Engineer - Services Infrastructure (RRJV)

Job Description

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture (RRJV) is a 50/50 joint venture between CPB Contractors and Downer to undertake major upgrades and replacement of existing infrastructure and facilities to support Defence capability for the next 30 years.

The proposed project consists of a program of works across three Department of Defence establishments including:

The proposed capital investment of $2 billion will incorporate a variety of elements including:

• Construction of new messing and living accommodation
• Construction of new training facilities
• Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings
• Remedial works and upgrades to infrastructure services

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Services Infrastructure to support the delivery of complex Defence works at Blamey Barracks Kapooka. This role is responsible for managing the installation, coordination, quality and commissioning of critical services infrastructure packages, working closely with subcontractors, designers and project stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant and high quality outcomes.

You will play a key role in delivering essential base services, contributing to a major Australian Defence infrastructure program.

What you'll do

• Manage the installation of services infrastructure including HV Electrical, potable water, fire water and sewer mains
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely on program and to specification
• Resolve design and constructability issues in collaboration with designers and engineering teams
• Oversee quality control, inspections and compliance with RRJV, Defence and regulatory requirements
• Support commissioning, handover and close out of services infrastructure packages

What you'll bring

• Degree qualification in Services Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic or Building Services) or Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated experience delivering services infrastructure installations across complex construction projects
• Strong capability in subcontractor management, quality assurance and site coordination
• Proven ability to resolve technical and design issues in live construction environments
• Experience working on Defence, infrastructure or tier 1/2 construction projects (highly regarded)

This role is based at Wagga Wagga. Relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate if required. This is not a DIDO or FIFO role, applicants must be willing to relocate, be an Australian citizen and willing to obtain a security clearance.

Spotless Management Services Pty Ltd (a Downer Company) is delivering the works as part of a joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd. Accordingly we will share your Personal Information, to the extent necessary, for the purpose of recruitment for the joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd who are required to handle that information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in this industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

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