[ref. t06922822] Project Engineer / Manager

Section or Unit: Nuclear Security Science Project

POSITION PURPOSE

The position reports to a

Senior Project Manager or Program Director, within ANSTO Major Capital Programs, and is an expert in the delivery of infrastructure projects across all project stages.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide quality project management and technically sound engineering services to ensure the proper definition and then achievement of the stakeholder requirements. These requirements will include technical, budgetary, safety, environmental, commercial, regulatory, and quality assurance requirements.
• With guidance and support, manage and or engineer small projects from conception to finalisation, including scope management, supervision, cost control, time management,

• Assist with the initiation of projects including consulting with clients and management to gain acceptance of technical specifications and business cases. This includes assisting with the development of cost benefit analyses of proposed options, seeking new solutions, and developing new techniques and methods.
• Provide quality verbal and written reports and presentations to stakeholders including the ANSTO executives.
• Undertake detailed project planning including developing a project plan to deliver the project either based on approved funding or in order to attain funding.
• Manage project risk by proactively tracking cost forecasting, task scheduling, contract

• Deliver client focused solutions with the ability to influence, negotiate and liaise with senior staff including developing reports.
• Manage customer and key stakeholder relationships and ensure they are informed of project progress.
• Develop and utilise judgement and technical experience to undertake development and design consistent with current standards and statutory requirements.
• Finalise projects by undertaking project evaluations and liaising with key stakeholders to identify defects, maintenance schedules and commissioning requirements.
• Develop internal and external networks to allow for external collaboration and sharing of

• Work as part of team in delivering product solutions to customers.

• Independently initiate projects including consulting with clients and management to gain

• Represent ANSTO nationally and internationally and build networks to develop sharing of information.

1. Degree and / or master’s level qualification in Engineering, Science or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
2. Well-developed project management and/or engineering skills
3. Significant experience and proven problem-solving ability in delivering creative and systematic solutions.
4. Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects and utilise project management

1. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in successful stakeholder management.
2. Ability to develop and introduce innovative approaches to improving processes and practices.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Ability to think strategically, influence and negotiate.
5. Ensure all work undertaken conforms to Australian Standards, quality procedures and other statutory requirements.
6. Willingness to pro-actively share knowledge, information, and insight with team members.