Senior Project Engineer - Services Infrastructure (RRJV)

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:

• Albury Wodonga Military Area (including North, South & East Bandiana, Latchford Barracks, Wirlinga)
• Blamey Barracks (Kapooka)
• RAAF Base Wagga

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

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

To review all Downer opportunities on the Riverina Deployment Joint Venture (RRJV) please visit the website: Downer in the NSW Riverina - Downer Group Australia

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Services Infrastructure to support the delivery of a major Defence infrastructure project at Blamey Barracks Kapooka. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will take ownership of key services infrastructure packages, leading subcontractors, managing technical delivery and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark Defence redevelopment while working within a high-performing Tier 1 project.

What you’ll do

• Manage the delivery of critical services infrastructure including HV electrical, potable water, fire water and sewer mains installations.

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and project teams to ensure safe, compliant and efficient project execution.

• Resolve design, constructability and technical issues in collaboration with designers and key stakeholders.

• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, testing, commissioning and handover activities.

  Monitor project progress, manage risks and support cost, programme and reporting requirements across allocated work packages.

What you’ll bring

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

  7+ years' experience delivering major infrastructure or construction projects, including projects valued between $10M-$50M.

• Demonstrated experience delivering services infrastructure packages including HV electrical, potable water, sewer and fire services.

• Strong expertise in subcontractor management, design coordination, quality assurance, testing and commissioning.

• Proven ability to develop delivery methodologies, manage technical compliance and resolve complex engineering challenges.

• Sound commercial acumen, including project planning, forecasting, risk management, cost control and performance reporting.

• Experience implementing and managing SHEQ systems to support safe, compliant and high-quality project delivery.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across project teams, clients and subcontractors.

• Customer-focused approach with strong knowledge of budgeting, quality systems and project delivery within complex construction environments.

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).

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we 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 our 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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