McConnell Dowell is proud to be delivering the recently awarded one of Western Australia's most significant transport infrastructure projects. Delivered through an Alliance model, this complex program of works will increase capacity, improve safety and enhance connectivity across one of Perth's busiest transport corridors. The project includes major civil, utilities and electrical infrastructure works and offers the opportunity to play a key role on a project that will leave a lasting legacy for the state.

We are now seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our high-performing delivery team.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead the planning and delivery of key work packages while providing technical leadership, mentoring and support to Project and Site Engineers across the project.

This is a hands-on construction role requiring strong stakeholder management, coordination of multidisciplinary works and the ability to drive safety, quality, programme and commercial outcomes in a live operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of complex construction work packages from planning through to completion.
- Manage and mentor Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Supervisors.
- Drive construction methodology, programming and work sequencing.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and project teams while managing stakeholder interfaces.
- Monitor safety, quality, cost and schedule performance, ensuring compliance with project requirements and proactive risk management.

We Are Interested in Senior Project Engineers with experience across:

Civil Infrastructure

- Road construction and freeway upgrades
- Piling and foundation works
- Bridge construction works
- Retaining structures and structural concrete
- Noise walls and associated civil works
- Drainage and pavement construction

Utilities

- Electrical reticulation and power services
- Communications and fibre optic networks
- Utility relocations, service coordination and new services





Electrical & Intelligent Transport Systems

- Street lighting infrastructure
- Integration of roadside electrical infrastructure
- ITS installations, including CCTV systems,
- Traffic monitoring and communications systems

What You Will Bring

- Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Electrical or related Engineering discipline.
- Proven experience delivering major infrastructure, transport, utilities or civil construction projects.
- Demonstrated leadership of engineering and construction teams.
- Strong planning, commercial and stakeholder management capability.
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors and complex interfaces.
- A commitment to safety, quality and delivery excellence.

Why McConnell Dowell? At McConnell Dowell, our purpose is to provide a better life. We achieve this by delivering complex infrastructure that connects, supports and improves communities. Joining McConnell Dowell offers the opportunity to:

- Work on one of Western Australia's most significant infrastructure projects.
- Be part of a collaborative Alliance environment.
- Join a business known for delivering iconic infrastructure across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
- Work alongside experienced industry leaders and technical specialists.
- Access genuine career development and future project opportunities.

If you're looking for a project that will stand out on your CV and provide the chance to make a lasting impact on Perth's transport network, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help deliver the next chapter of Western Australia's infrastructure future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

📌 Senior Project Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Mcconnell Dowell
📍 Perth