Senior Project
Engineer

Industry

Civil Construction

Salary/Rate

AU$****** - AU$****** per annum + Super + Vehicle

Location

VIC

Type

Full Time

Rare opportunity to join one of Melbourne's highest regarded civil contractors with a very robust pipeline of civil packages on infra projects.

- Long standing civil contractor with an excellent reputation
- Smaller business feel where you aren't just a number
- Strong pipeline of major government infrastructure projects

Senior Project Engineer | Major Infrastructure Projects

About the Client

Our client is a long-standing civil contractor with a reputation for delivering major infrastructure projects. Operating with a direct-delivery model, they own and manage key civil packages in-house, offering team members a hands‑on building environment and long-term career stability backed by a strong project pipeline.

Role Overview

The client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead major civil delivery scopes across high-profile projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, this position oversees self‑performed works from planning through to site execution, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial outcomes are strictly met.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead technical planning and site delivery for direct civil packages, including earthworks, drainage, utility relocations, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS),



and car park construction.
- Manage direct labor, plant allocations, and subcontractor activities to meet critical program milestones.
- Drive project financial controls, including variations, progress claims, cost forecasting, and subcontractor procurement.
- Oversee quality management systems, site inspections, and compliance with project design specifications.
- Interface directly with clients, authorities, and key project stakeholders to resolve technical challenges on site.

Candidate Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification.
- Demonstrated history working for civil contractors on major infrastructure projects.
- Strong hands‑on background in self-performing civil packages (earthworks, deep drainage, services, ITS, or pavements/car parks).
- Proven commercial acumen with experience managing budget forecasts, claims, and scope variations.
- Clear leadership capability with a track record of driving site safety and team performance.

What the Client Offers

- Competitive salary package + company vehicle / vehicle allowance.
- Career continuity with an established contractor holding a secure major project pipeline.
- Clear internal progression opportunities toward Project Manager roles.

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