Project Engineer – Natural Disaster Program - QLD

Project Engineer – Natural Disaster Program

All Aspects Recruitment & HR Services are currently seeking a Project Engineer for a temporary role for approx. 12 months with possibility of extension.

• PO5 pay scale
• Nerang QLD location

The Natural Disaster Program (NDP) Project Engineering Services provides engineering, administrative, and project delivery support to the Project Manager in the delivery of Natural Disaster Program (NDP) recovery works. The role contributes to the effective management and execution of preconstruction and construction activities and supports the administration of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) from project inception through to completion. The Natural Disaster Program (NDP) Project Engineering Services is responsible for providing accurate engineering advice, maintaining project systems and documentation, supporting contractor management, and assisting in the delivery of projects aligned with approved scope, funding, timeframes, and TMR requirements.

Duties include:

• Provide task-focused support to the Project Manager in the delivery of NDP projects and contracts. 
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of project scope and assist in managing risks and mitigating delays. 
• Undertake site visits as required to support coordination with the Project Manager. 
• Assist in managing the DRFA process, including preparation of submissions in line with guidelines and direction. 
• Ensure project expenditure is accurately recorded in SAP, including progress claims and end-of-month accruals. 
• Maintain project budgets and forecasts in systems (3PCM). 
• Assist with contractor progress payment claims and project financial reporting. 
• Ensure project programming is maintained in P6. 
• Review contractor programs to confirm compliance with contract requirements including activities, milestones, sequencing and resourcing. 
• Develop and maintain short-term construction programs and support updates to the overall NDP program, including cost programming with a focus on direct and indirect expenditure. 
• Support contract administration including variations, extensions of time, delay claims, and stakeholder correspondence. 
• Administer project documentation, maintain NDP filing structures, and ensure records are complete and compliant. 
• Maintain drawing registers and manage issue, control, and close-out of drawings including as-constructed and survey submissions to the team. 
• Assist Contract Administration and Verification (CAV) teams by reviewing contractor construction procedures and confirming alignment with approved scope and funding. 
• Support effective communication with project teams, management, the Natural Disaster Program office and Communications team. 
• Keep the Project Manager informed of project progress, issues, risks, and emerging concerns. 
• Capture completion photos and records in RADAR at completion of eligible works. 
• Assist with preparation and submission of DRFA completion documentation. 

Requirements

• Four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) accredited under the Washington Accord or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia. 
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience delivering transport infrastructure projects. 
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in delivering projects under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). 
• Class C driver’s licence

To apply or for more information please submit your resume to qldjobs@aarecruit.com.au with the subject “Project Engineer”