About North East Link
The Spark Consortium has been selected for the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project.
The Spark Consortium’s Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.
The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.
About The Role
The Junior Engineer in the Construction Department will play a key role in managing construction review flows, compiling reports, and ensuring quality and compliance standards are upheld. This position offers a hands-on learning environment with an opportunity to grow in project management and technical skills within a major infrastructure project.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards across assigned work areas.
- Oversee temporary works design and ensure all required approvals are secured.
- Collaborate with maintenance engineers, supervisors, and foremen to enhance procedures and equipment performance.
- Prepare controls required by SEP, TRA, and ITP for implementation
- Analyze and correlate data, perform routine engineering tasks, and assist with detailed technical work.
- Review and understand design plans, contributing to constructability assessments and implementation of final designs.
- Manage procurement of materials and services in alignment with project specifications and environmental standards.
- Report, investigate, and address non-conformances to prevent future issues.
- Develop strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholders, maintaining visibility across the site.
- Actively participate in risk management, promoting a culture of safety awareness and best practices.
- Comply with all legislative, commercial, and contractual obligations, setting a high standard for team compliance.
- Support open communication, encourage team feedback, and take action on improvement areas.
Minimum Requirements
- Technical competency and passion for the construction field.
- Understanding of construction processes, quality control, and design review procedures.
What We Offer
- Monthly social events
- Reward and recognition program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Strong culture charter
- Ongoing career support and development opportunities
If these opportunities are of interest to you, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to register your interest and please also subscribe to ‘Job Alerts’ to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.
Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne, Victoria, we also will consider applicants who are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.
SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.
