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Industry Experience

15
years

Education

2016 - 2018 RMIT University

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Infrastructure), Honors

2014 - 2016 RMIT University

Associate Degree of Engineering

  • Victorian Driver’s License
  • White Card (Construction Induction)
  • Rail Industry Worker (RIW): Certified for V-Line, ARTC, Metro Trains Melbourne,
  • Public Transport Authority, and Arc Infrastructure
  • Engineers Australia (2015 - Present)
  • Engineers Without Borders (2017 - Present)

Qualifications

BEng
Rail Industry Worker

Software Familiarity

MS Project

References

No items found.

Day Rate

$
1540
/ day
This figure is indicative of a standard day rate, and in some cases can be negotiated depending on your requirements.

Industry Experience

15
years

Recent Activity

About

Skills

Bulk excavation
Civil Engineering

Prince

's Project Experience

TCI Contractors

Secondment to Acciona | Jan 2024 – Feb 2025

Senior Project Engineer – Armadale Line Upgrade Alliance, Western Australia

  • Led the re-estimation of track budgets to rebaseline project costs, adapting to a major shift in delivery methodology from top-down track construction to a bottom-up, self-perform approach.
  • Led project planning, defining scope and key deliverables, coordinated efforts with teams and stakeholders for seamless execution.
  • Offered technical guidance, evaluated designs, and solved complex issues, supporting advanced construction methods.
  • Oversaw on-site activities, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality, and safety standards; conducted inspections and corrective actions.
  • Enforced quality control by monitoring workmanship and materials, performing regular inspections.
  • Managed project documentation, including reports and schedules, for effective stakeholder communication.
  • Promoted health and safety compliance through inspections and proactive management.
  • Contributed to pre-contract discussions and tendering processes to strengthen the company’s competitive positioning.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including structures and civils, to facilitate smooth handovers between track and other disciplines

John Holland

During my time at John Holland, I expanded my skill set to include bulk earthworks, which has made me a more well-rounded engineer. This experience complements my background in metro and heavy haul projects, allowing me to approach engineering challenges with a broader perspective.

Project Engineer – Pakenham Level Crossing Removal | May 2022 – Dec 2023

  • Plan, program, and sequence track works for the Viaduct build, offline Stage 4, and Stage 5 occupation tie-in works.
  • Prepare rail takeoffs and quality assurance documents.
  • Conduct stock takes and procure rail-specific materials, equipment, and plant, including weld kits, rail, turnouts, and ballast.
  • Prepare forecasts and budgets for self-performed track work.
  • Plan, program, and sequence civil works (hardstands, overland drainage, track formation, L wall subgrade prep, and backfill) for Pakenham West.
  • Monitor and review permanent designs at each stage gate.
  • Coordinate temporary design development with geotechnical engineers for hardstands.
  • Develop models for hardstands, considering final design, site drainage, and temporary flood modeling.
  • Arrange and oversee tenders for hardstand, track formation, and civil profiles.
  • Complete tender analyses, present findings to senior management, and award contracts.
  • Develop and present Activity Method Statements (AMS) and project management plans before work commencement.
  • Prepare documentation required by Metro Trains for occupations.
  • Attend and present at occupation planning T-minus meetings.
  • Prepare and present forecasts for cost codes totaling $21 million.
  • Report progress on activity cost codes per end-of-month requirements.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative safety, environmental, and quality risk assessments to ensure structure quality and finishes.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland’s policies, processes, systems, reporting, and procedures.

Project Engineer – Claremont Station Project (Finishing Works), Western Australia | Dec 2021 – May 2022

  • Plan, program, and sequence works for the project.
  • Track and monitor costs incurred on a shift-by-shift basis.
  • Oversee civil works, including car park, roadworks, bus interchange upgrades, and landscaping.
  • Manage hydraulic rectification work to secure occupancy for Claremont Station.
  • Develop and review safety and quality documentation (TRA, ITP, Weld Maps).
  • Coordinate the sign-off and submission of ITPs, plumbing certificates, and inspections with Main Roads/Town of Claremont.
  • Adhere to the PTA track hand back process and transmit entry into service forms upon project completion.

Site Engineer – Esperance Brunch Line, Western Australia | May 2021 – Dec 2021

  • Coordinate logistics for the delivery of track materials (sleepers, rail, ballast) and plant/tools.
  • Collaborate with traffic management to develop necessary work plans.
  • Manage temporary works for laydown areas across 13 sites between Kalgoorlie and Esperance.
  • Procure plant, labor, materials, and subcontractors for project execution.
  • Develop and review safety and quality documentation (TRA, ITP).
  • Define project scope and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ).

Site Engineer – Claremont Station Project, Western Australia | Jan 2021 – May 2021

  • Plan, program, and sequence work for an 8-week Degraded Mode of Operation (DMO).
  • Track and monitor costs on a shift-by-shift basis.
  • Oversee track and civil works, including formation, ballast matting, ballasting, sleeper laying, welding, and resurfacing.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines (OLE, MCR, drainage) to prevent clashes and coordinate activities.
  • Coordinate logistics for the delivery of track and civil materials and manage carting of excess materials to the laydown yard.
  • Issue track signage packages to subcontractors for execution.
  • Develop and review safety and quality documentation (TRA, ITP, Weld Maps).
  • Manage the sign-off and submission of ITPs and Weld Maps.
  • Adhere to the PTA track handback process and transmit entry into service forms post-completion of works.

Downer

During my time at Downer, I gained valuable experience in procurement and cost estimation while working on a major project valued at over $200 million. This role taught me the critical importance of carefully segmenting the scope of work to prevent scope gaps.

Site Engineer – Warrnambool Line Upgrade Project, Victoria | Aug 2019 – Jan 2021

  • Quantity Take-offs: Conducted complete quantity take-offs for design phases, including preliminary, final, and issued-for- construction stages.
  • Rail Materials Procurement: Managed procurement of rail materials such as sleepers, ballast, rail, ballast matting, and capping material.
  • Logistics Coordination: Oversaw logistics for the delivery of track materials, including turnouts, sleepers, ballast, and weld kits.
  • Temporary Works Management: Managed temporary works for laydown areas for procured materials.
  • Resource Procurement: Sourced plant, labor, materials, and subcontractors for project execution.
  • Safety & Quality Documentation: Developed SQE documentation, including SWMS, ITPs, and JHAs, to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Project Planning: Created a 4-week lookahead program for work planning and execution.
  • Subcontractor Engagement: Defined scopes and issued RFQ packs to sub-tier contractors.
  • Site Access Management: Developed site access permit applications to facilitate project logistics.

Graduate Site Engineer – ARTC (NERL) Early Works Long Wood Renewal Project, Victoria | June 2019 – Aug 2019

  • Rail Project Coordination: Managed procurement of rail materials, plant, labor, and subcontractors for comprehensive rail track construction.
  • Constructability & Design Input: Provided constructability feedback for rail design and specification to ensure project feasibility.
  • Track Installation Oversight: Directed subgrade, formation, capping, ballast, and matting works; supervised both subcontractor and self-perform crews, including Downer Rail teams.
  • Subcontractor & Temporary Works Management: Oversaw subcontractor packages (cranage, traffic management, civil, and signaling) and managed crane pad setup.
  • Safety, Quality & Environmental Compliance: Developed SQE documentation, including SWMS, ITPs, and JHAs.
  • Scheduling & Cost Tracking: Created a 3-week lookahead program and monitored daily costs for budget adherence.
  • Project-Specific Planning: Developed customized management plans to align with project objectives and regulatory standards.

Graduate Site Engineer – Warrnambool Line Upgrade Tender , Victoria | Feb 2019 – June 2019

  • Cost Estimation: Conducted first-principle estimates for Civil/Earthworks, services, track, and CSR packages.
  • Risk & Opportunity Management: Developed and maintained risk and opportunity registers.
  • Tender & Construction Planning: Created tender and construction methodologies, staging plans, and tender occupation schedules.
  • Material Quantification: Prepared material take-offs from design drawings.
  • Subcontractor Coordination: Defined scopes and issued RFQ packs to subcontractors.
  • Tender Review & Client Engagement: Presented tender reviews to senior management and participated in client workshops, updating technical queries as needed.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Managed budget and forecast records with detailed cost and work breakdown structures
  • Project Management Documentation: Developed management plans to support project execution.

Graduate Site Engineer – O’Herns Road Interchange Project, Victoria | Oct 2018 – Feb 2019

  • Coordinate ground penetration services.
  • Develop SQE documentation (SWMS, ITP, JHA).
  • Manage civil works: service location, demolition, excavation, pavements, and concreting.
  • Procure materials for earthworks and drainage.
  • Track project costs and forecast using onsite dockets.
  • Assist with 6-week Look Ahead program.
  • Maintain project redlines.
  • Coordinate with utility providers for asset relocation and protection.

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Prince
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Month 2
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Month 3
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Month 4
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Month 5
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Month 6
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Day Rate

$
1540
/ day
This figure is indicative of a standard day rate, and in some cases can be negotiated depending on your requirements.

Industry Experience

15
years

Education

2016 - 2018 RMIT University

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Infrastructure), Honors

2014 - 2016 RMIT University

Associate Degree of Engineering

  • Victorian Driver’s License
  • White Card (Construction Induction)
  • Rail Industry Worker (RIW): Certified for V-Line, ARTC, Metro Trains Melbourne,
  • Public Transport Authority, and Arc Infrastructure
  • Engineers Australia (2015 - Present)
  • Engineers Without Borders (2017 - Present)

Qualifications

BEng
Rail Industry Worker

Software Familiarity

MS Project

References

No items found.

Day Rate

$
1540
/ day
This figure is indicative of a standard day rate, and in some cases can be negotiated depending on your requirements.

Industry Experience

15
years

Recent Activity

About

Skills

Bulk excavation
Civil Engineering

Prince

's Project Experience

TCI Contractors

Secondment to Acciona | Jan 2024 – Feb 2025

Senior Project Engineer – Armadale Line Upgrade Alliance, Western Australia

  • Led the re-estimation of track budgets to rebaseline project costs, adapting to a major shift in delivery methodology from top-down track construction to a bottom-up, self-perform approach.
  • Led project planning, defining scope and key deliverables, coordinated efforts with teams and stakeholders for seamless execution.
  • Offered technical guidance, evaluated designs, and solved complex issues, supporting advanced construction methods.
  • Oversaw on-site activities, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality, and safety standards; conducted inspections and corrective actions.
  • Enforced quality control by monitoring workmanship and materials, performing regular inspections.
  • Managed project documentation, including reports and schedules, for effective stakeholder communication.
  • Promoted health and safety compliance through inspections and proactive management.
  • Contributed to pre-contract discussions and tendering processes to strengthen the company’s competitive positioning.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including structures and civils, to facilitate smooth handovers between track and other disciplines

John Holland

During my time at John Holland, I expanded my skill set to include bulk earthworks, which has made me a more well-rounded engineer. This experience complements my background in metro and heavy haul projects, allowing me to approach engineering challenges with a broader perspective.

Project Engineer – Pakenham Level Crossing Removal | May 2022 – Dec 2023

  • Plan, program, and sequence track works for the Viaduct build, offline Stage 4, and Stage 5 occupation tie-in works.
  • Prepare rail takeoffs and quality assurance documents.
  • Conduct stock takes and procure rail-specific materials, equipment, and plant, including weld kits, rail, turnouts, and ballast.
  • Prepare forecasts and budgets for self-performed track work.
  • Plan, program, and sequence civil works (hardstands, overland drainage, track formation, L wall subgrade prep, and backfill) for Pakenham West.
  • Monitor and review permanent designs at each stage gate.
  • Coordinate temporary design development with geotechnical engineers for hardstands.
  • Develop models for hardstands, considering final design, site drainage, and temporary flood modeling.
  • Arrange and oversee tenders for hardstand, track formation, and civil profiles.
  • Complete tender analyses, present findings to senior management, and award contracts.
  • Develop and present Activity Method Statements (AMS) and project management plans before work commencement.
  • Prepare documentation required by Metro Trains for occupations.
  • Attend and present at occupation planning T-minus meetings.
  • Prepare and present forecasts for cost codes totaling $21 million.
  • Report progress on activity cost codes per end-of-month requirements.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative safety, environmental, and quality risk assessments to ensure structure quality and finishes.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland’s policies, processes, systems, reporting, and procedures.

Project Engineer – Claremont Station Project (Finishing Works), Western Australia | Dec 2021 – May 2022

  • Plan, program, and sequence works for the project.
  • Track and monitor costs incurred on a shift-by-shift basis.
  • Oversee civil works, including car park, roadworks, bus interchange upgrades, and landscaping.
  • Manage hydraulic rectification work to secure occupancy for Claremont Station.
  • Develop and review safety and quality documentation (TRA, ITP, Weld Maps).
  • Coordinate the sign-off and submission of ITPs, plumbing certificates, and inspections with Main Roads/Town of Claremont.
  • Adhere to the PTA track hand back process and transmit entry into service forms upon project completion.

Site Engineer – Esperance Brunch Line, Western Australia | May 2021 – Dec 2021

  • Coordinate logistics for the delivery of track materials (sleepers, rail, ballast) and plant/tools.
  • Collaborate with traffic management to develop necessary work plans.
  • Manage temporary works for laydown areas across 13 sites between Kalgoorlie and Esperance.
  • Procure plant, labor, materials, and subcontractors for project execution.
  • Develop and review safety and quality documentation (TRA, ITP).
  • Define project scope and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ).

Site Engineer – Claremont Station Project, Western Australia | Jan 2021 – May 2021

  • Plan, program, and sequence work for an 8-week Degraded Mode of Operation (DMO).
  • Track and monitor costs on a shift-by-shift basis.
  • Oversee track and civil works, including formation, ballast matting, ballasting, sleeper laying, welding, and resurfacing.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines (OLE, MCR, drainage) to prevent clashes and coordinate activities.
  • Coordinate logistics for the delivery of track and civil materials and manage carting of excess materials to the laydown yard.
  • Issue track signage packages to subcontractors for execution.
  • Develop and review safety and quality documentation (TRA, ITP, Weld Maps).
  • Manage the sign-off and submission of ITPs and Weld Maps.
  • Adhere to the PTA track handback process and transmit entry into service forms post-completion of works.

Downer

During my time at Downer, I gained valuable experience in procurement and cost estimation while working on a major project valued at over $200 million. This role taught me the critical importance of carefully segmenting the scope of work to prevent scope gaps.

Site Engineer – Warrnambool Line Upgrade Project, Victoria | Aug 2019 – Jan 2021

  • Quantity Take-offs: Conducted complete quantity take-offs for design phases, including preliminary, final, and issued-for- construction stages.
  • Rail Materials Procurement: Managed procurement of rail materials such as sleepers, ballast, rail, ballast matting, and capping material.
  • Logistics Coordination: Oversaw logistics for the delivery of track materials, including turnouts, sleepers, ballast, and weld kits.
  • Temporary Works Management: Managed temporary works for laydown areas for procured materials.
  • Resource Procurement: Sourced plant, labor, materials, and subcontractors for project execution.
  • Safety & Quality Documentation: Developed SQE documentation, including SWMS, ITPs, and JHAs, to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Project Planning: Created a 4-week lookahead program for work planning and execution.
  • Subcontractor Engagement: Defined scopes and issued RFQ packs to sub-tier contractors.
  • Site Access Management: Developed site access permit applications to facilitate project logistics.

Graduate Site Engineer – ARTC (NERL) Early Works Long Wood Renewal Project, Victoria | June 2019 – Aug 2019

  • Rail Project Coordination: Managed procurement of rail materials, plant, labor, and subcontractors for comprehensive rail track construction.
  • Constructability & Design Input: Provided constructability feedback for rail design and specification to ensure project feasibility.
  • Track Installation Oversight: Directed subgrade, formation, capping, ballast, and matting works; supervised both subcontractor and self-perform crews, including Downer Rail teams.
  • Subcontractor & Temporary Works Management: Oversaw subcontractor packages (cranage, traffic management, civil, and signaling) and managed crane pad setup.
  • Safety, Quality & Environmental Compliance: Developed SQE documentation, including SWMS, ITPs, and JHAs.
  • Scheduling & Cost Tracking: Created a 3-week lookahead program and monitored daily costs for budget adherence.
  • Project-Specific Planning: Developed customized management plans to align with project objectives and regulatory standards.

Graduate Site Engineer – Warrnambool Line Upgrade Tender , Victoria | Feb 2019 – June 2019

  • Cost Estimation: Conducted first-principle estimates for Civil/Earthworks, services, track, and CSR packages.
  • Risk & Opportunity Management: Developed and maintained risk and opportunity registers.
  • Tender & Construction Planning: Created tender and construction methodologies, staging plans, and tender occupation schedules.
  • Material Quantification: Prepared material take-offs from design drawings.
  • Subcontractor Coordination: Defined scopes and issued RFQ packs to subcontractors.
  • Tender Review & Client Engagement: Presented tender reviews to senior management and participated in client workshops, updating technical queries as needed.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Managed budget and forecast records with detailed cost and work breakdown structures
  • Project Management Documentation: Developed management plans to support project execution.

Graduate Site Engineer – O’Herns Road Interchange Project, Victoria | Oct 2018 – Feb 2019

  • Coordinate ground penetration services.
  • Develop SQE documentation (SWMS, ITP, JHA).
  • Manage civil works: service location, demolition, excavation, pavements, and concreting.
  • Procure materials for earthworks and drainage.
  • Track project costs and forecast using onsite dockets.
  • Assist with 6-week Look Ahead program.
  • Maintain project redlines.
  • Coordinate with utility providers for asset relocation and protection.