Project Engineer

Project engineer working on a mix of housing projects

Your new companyThe NSW Government is determined to make NSW a place where everyone has access to safe and secure housing, and where experiences of
Homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring.Homes NSW is a division of the Department of Communities and Justice. It brings together the housing and homelessness functions of the Department of Communities and Justice, the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and key worker housing functions from across government all under one roof.Homes NSW leads work to deliver more social and affordable housing, end the cycle of homelessness, and deliver quality public housing to our 262,000 tenants across NSW.
Your new roleAs a Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of complex engineering upgrade projects across a diverse residential asset portfolio. Working closely with senior engineers and project teams, you will contribute technical expertise, coordinate project activities and help ensure upgrades are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical engineering advice (civil, structural or hydraulics) on new and existing assets
• Managing engineering elements of upgrade projects from concept through to completion
• Reviewing designs, reports and specifications, and providing recommendations
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders across projects
• Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Supporting inspection programmes and professional services delivery
• Tracking project progress, reporting on performance and maintaining accurate records
• Contributing to continuous improvement by sharing best practice and lessons learnt

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Demonstrated experience working within a residential property or asset environment
• Strong project management capability across complex engineering works
• Ability to analyse technical issues and provide practical, evidence-based solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Sound understanding of risk management, compliance and engineering standards
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a supportive and collaborative team environment within a large organisation delivering meaningful projects that impact communities. This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work on diverse and technically challenging upgrade programmes
• Build your experience within a high-profile property portfolio
• Engage with experienced engineers and industry professionals
• Contribute to projects that deliver real social value
• Access ongoing learning and development opportunities

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now for a confidential discussion.
Jade Applegate0472 622 534
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