Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Engineer / Project Director to join our Wollongong team. Are you a motivated Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, leading a team of motivated engineers, this fantastic role will suit someone looking to work on various projects in a friendly and supportive team with a growing market leader. Our Wollongong Office is located in the CBD in a modern and secure building, close to the Crown Shopping District and a short walk from the picturesque South Wollongong Beach. With a young, energetic and growing team our Wollongong Office is the perfect space for a balanced work environment.

With the development and infrastructure sectors experiencing growth, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across Southern NSW as well as in Greater Sydney.

Who we are

Orion Group is a dynamic multi-disciplinary land development company that has become known for providing exceptional value to our clients. We are a rapidly growing business with five offices across NSW and Queensland. We are a diverse team of project managers, engineers, surveyors, and planners and have recently surpassed the 100-employee milestone.

We use our deep understanding of development to drive innovative solutions for complex projects. We continue to grow as a direct result of our expertise, innovative attitude, quality of service and, solid business practices and a culture to expand horizons. We are market leaders in our industry because of our vision and commitment to integrity, quality, and reliability.

Our vision is to be Australia’s leading source of professional services advice in our sector. We will change what it means to be a professional in our industry and we hope you will join us and play a part in achieving our goal.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level support to the Head of Urban Services, Director and Leadership team on business growth, diversity and new business
• Developing and defining project goals and objectives and communicating them effectively to the team
• Planning, execution, and finalisation of projects according to strict deadlines and within budget across the full project life cycle. This includes the acquisition of multi-disciplinary resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan
• Ensuring compliance with both internal and industry-specific regulatory standards  
• Conducting regular project review and reporting on progress to the senior management team  
• Ensuring project integrity concerning technical, quality, programme and commercial outcomes
• Monitor and control project outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and deliverables
• Take a leadership role in coordinating and managing the design team's resources to meet project and client milestones
• Detailed oversight of design operations to ensure the responsiveness of the design team to clients, project managers and authorities is maintained at a very high level
• Prepare fee proposals for new projects and contract variations that may span multiple disciplines both within and external
• Identify future opportunities for continual business improvement

Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related field
• 15 years of industry experience
• Advanced knowledge of hydrological and hydraulic design principals
• Understanding and compliance with Australian Standards and LGA road and drainage design principals
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience managing design and drafting activities
• Experience in managing development and construction projects within a government, consulting or development environment

Employee Benefits

• Professional development, mentoring & coaching
• A range of flexible work options
• Community days and cultural celebrations
• Access to innovative technology
• Employee assistance program
• Annual performance appraisal and learning & development plans
• Regular team-building activities, social activities, and team sports
• Paid parental leave

Orion Group highly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.