Senior Engineer Project Manager

Element has an opportunity for an Senior Engineer / Project Manager to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team the Engineer position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. The engineer position must be proficient in a number of core business and technical skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules code of conduct and company policies and procedures.

• Lead and manage multiple site testing and structural investigation projects from project award through completion.
• Plan and coordinate manpower equipment and testing schedules to meet project milestones.
• Supervise Site Engineers Supervisors and Technicians to ensure efficient daily site operations.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients consultants contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare technical proposals methodologies work plans and cost estimates for structural investigation condition assessment and specialised testing projects.
• Review tender documents and client requirements to develop technically sound and commercially competitive proposals.
• Review construction drawings specifications engineering reports and testing requirements to determine appropriate investigation methodologies.
• Monitor project progress identify risks and implement mitigation measures to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure all site testing and structural investigation activities comply with project specifications SAC accreditation requirements company procedures and relevant industry standards.
• Review and approve testing reports technical findings and investigation reports before submission to clients.
• Interpret investigation results and provide technical recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs resource utilisation productivity and profitability.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to management and clients.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations.
• Support business development by developing long-term client relationships identifying new business opportunities and providing technical support during client discussions and presentations.
• Mentor and develop Site Engineers and technical staff to strengthen technical and project management capabilities.

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Construction Engineering Materials Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction materials testing structural investigation forensic engineering or civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience preparing technical proposals investigation methodologies and tender submissions for structural investigation or specialised engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of structural investigation techniques non-destructive testing (NDT) concrete diagnostics and construction materials testing.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with SAC ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements is an advantage.
• Excellent technical writing proposal preparation and report-writing skills.
• Strong leadership communication negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; experience with project management software is an advantage.
• Possession of a valid Class 3 driving licence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to recommend practical engineering solutions.

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At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.