Project Engineer SMP

Downer Group

AUonsitePosted Jul 17, 2026
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About the role

Who We Are

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.

About the Role

The Project Engineer / QAQC is responsible for coordinating the safe, compliant and efficient execution of project works while acting as the site focal point for Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities. The role ensures project scope is delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, project schedules, approved specifications, quality management systems, client standards, budget targets and Downer's Zero Harm requirements. The position provides leadership in quality compliance, inspection management, completion documentation, defect management and project handover activities. The successful candidate can envision themselves attending to duties such as:

Coordinate and manage daily project execution activities between supervisors, trades subcontractors

Monitor progress against schedule and identify risks, constraints and opportunities

Provide timely reporting to Project Manager: PRAPs, weekly status, monthly summaries

Act as the project QA/QC Lead and site focal point for all quality-related matters

Develop, review and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Inspection Test Records (ITRs), quality procedures and check sheets

Coordinate mechanical completion and project turnover activities

Support procurement planning and subcontractor selection in line with guidance from Project Manager and Contract Manager

Support vendor management, technical clarifications, and commissioning assistance

About You

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering

Minimum 5 years' experience delivering industrial construction, maintenance or brownfields projects

FIFO site experience within oil & gas, mining, energy or heavy industrial environments

Strong understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Demonstrated experience in Project Engineering, with exposure to QA/QC activities highly regarded

Knowledge of project completions and turnover processes

Demonstrated understanding of OHS legislation, principles and practices

Proven ability to forecast project schedules and determine variations

Ability to work a 2:2 roster

What We Offer

Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives

Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team

Competitive remuneration package

Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry

Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring

Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

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