Project Engineer

About Lendlease

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.  

About the Role

With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it’s important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions. 

Lendlease Victoria is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team to help deliver a long-term project in the North-Western Suburbs of Melbourne.

In this position, you will play an integral role in managing subcontractors and suppliers to deliver a successful construction project. This includes developing and maintaining construction programs, implementing the project procurement strategy, value engineering, managing quality and ensuring high levels of Health and Safety at all times. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and manage medium and short-range construction programs.
• Design management and coordination. 
• Client management and liaison. 
• Procurement of tender packages and preparation of subcontract agreements. 
• Review and sign-off of subcontractor claims and variations. 
• Preparation of cost forecasts and manage cost controls/reporting for designated work areas. 
• Implementation of project EHS and quality plans and project management plan requirements. 

About You 

• 3-6 (or more) years' experience in the construction industry, preferably on large-scale construction projects.  
• Must be able to travel to the North-Western Suburbs of Melbourne
• Previous on-site construction delivery experience, looking after major trade packages.  
• Degree qualification in a relevant field of study (Engineering, Construction Management etc).  
• Clear and articulate communication skills coupled with an ability to manage stakeholders, both internally and externally.  

About Us

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts.
• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. ​
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer.
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities.
• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.
• Access to employee networks - First Nations Mob, Pride (LGBTQI+), EmbRACE (culturally diverse); GEN (gender)

To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers
 

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and aspirations that every candidate brings. Lendlease remains committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in a range of initiatives, including our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, which guides our partnership with First Nations peoples to advance reconciliation, create opportunities, and support thriving communities through First Nations-led city shaping.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.