About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognised engineering contractor with 17 offices across Australia. With a strong reputation for excellence, they deliver innovative solutions in Building Structure Repairs and Infrastructure Asset Management. Their specialties include Concrete Remediation, Cladding Replacement, Facade Upgrades, Waterproofing, Protective Coating / Blast & Paint works and Defence Refurbishment Works.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has opened for a 'HOTO Admin / Engineer' (Hand-Over Take-Over Admin / Engineer) to join their dynamic Canberra team.

This role is critical in ensuring the successful transition (Hand-over Take-over) of systems and assets from construction and commissioning phases to operational readiness, in full compliance with project standards, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Benefits

• Attractive salary: $115K - $125K (Base - Depending on level of experience) + Super
• Paid parental leave
• Career progression opportunities with a large Nationwide engineering contractor
• Permanent, secure role - enjoy annual leave, sick leave, and public holiday pay
• Large and Reputable Company - nationwide presence with loads of ongoing projects
• Supportive team culture - work with people who've got your back
• Exciting Defence projects - be part of something meaningful across the Greater Canberra Area

Responsibilities

You'll play a key role in ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish. Your day-to-day will include:

• Coordinate and manage Handover/Takeover (HOTO) processes and checklists across all project phases.
• Assist in development and implementation of commissioning and handover requirements and strategies aligned with project milestones.
• Liaise with engineering, operations, and project teams to facilitate smooth transitions and system readiness.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with the relevant parties including inspections, functional testing, and performance verification.
• Submission of all asset data (GDL related) accurate to what's installed on site, location and corresponding datasheets.
• Coordinate with subcontractors all the relevant documentation required for handover including but not limited to redlines and ascons
• Monthly reporting of HOTO progress to client and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and tracking of deliverables, including test reports, warranties, certificates, and punch lists.
• Construct and compile Operations and Maintenance Manuals of all the relevant trades in accordance with the contractual, Defence and regulatory requirements
• Identify and resolve issues related to incomplete or non-compliant handover packages.
• Facilitate formal handover of systems to operations or client teams, including final inspections and acceptance testing.
• Support verification of system readiness and operational capability before takeover.
• Support audits and quality assurance activities related to commissioning and HOTO processes.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders.
• Ensure client satisfaction and alignment with operational expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 + years experience in engineering or project delivery roles, preferably in large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects (Essential)
• Experience in Defence projects is highly desirable
• Understanding of asset management, commissioning, and documentation control.
• Construction White Card (Essential)
• Current National Police Check (Essential)
• Experience on defence-related projects and/or defence clearance is highly desirable

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