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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Downer Group scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Downer Group is an Australian and New Zealand integrated services company headquartered in North Ryde, Sydney, delivering transport, road, rail, utilities, facilities, defence and engineering services to government and private customers. Founded in New Zealand in 1933 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and NZX, it employs more than 26,000 people, and this domain is its New Zealand site, with the national head office in Wiri, Auckland. Its group careers board hires road and civil operators, electricians, engineers and graduates, project managers, surveyors, defence program staff, technicians, cleaners and gardeners across Australia and New Zealand.

Project Engineer

The Opportunity

We are seeking an AsphaltProject Engineer to join our team and focus of the delivery of the North East Link Project, Victoria's largest transport infrastructure project.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of complex civil and asphalt construction works while working alongside some of the industry's most experienced professionals. You'll take ownership of project outcomes, drive performance across safety, quality, programme and cost.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Project Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

  • Managing the delivery of allocated projects from planning through to completion
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to specification
  • Monitoring commercial performance, forecasting and cost control
  • Managing subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders
  • Driving project programmes and identifying opportunities to improve performance
  • Leading risk management and ensuring timely resolution of project issues
  • Preparing and reviewing project reports, claims and contractual documentation
  • Supporting tender development and estimating activities
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Championing Downer's Zero Harm culture and safety leadership expectations

What You'll Bring

  • A degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Proven experience delivering civil construction, asphalt, surfacing or infrastructure projects
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasts and cost control
  • Sound understanding of contract administration and project delivery methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project outcomes in a collaborative environment
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
  • A commitment to safety leadership and fostering a Zero Harm culture

Why Join Downer?

This is your opportunity to work on a career-defining infrastructure project while building your engineering capabilities within a supportive and experienced team.

In return, we offer:

  • Exposure to one of Victoria's largest transport infrastructure projects
  • Ongoing career development and internal progression opportunities
  • A collaborative team culture that encourages innovation and learning
  • Access to industry-leading systems, training and mentoring
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives and discounts
  • Perks@Downer employee benefits program
  • A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and flexible thinking

Ready to help deliver one of Victoria's most important infrastructure projects? Apply now and join the Downer team.

Reference Number: 736951

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter. For more information, contact Amy Isgar at [email protected]

At Downer, we value the diverse experiences, talents and cultures of our people and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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