About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD delivers infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. Since 1979, BMD has grown to employ more than 2,400 people across Australia, the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming infrastructure works across North Queensland, including major road and civil construction projects, we are looking to expand our high-performing Townsville-based team.

About the Role

BMD Constructions is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of major road and civil infrastructure projects across North Queensland.

This role is based in Townsville and is ideally suited to candidates already living in the region, those looking to relocate to Townsville for a long-term career opportunity, or experienced engineers seeking a FIFO arrangement from elsewhere in Australia.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful planning, commercial management and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. You will lead engineering outcomes, manage project risks and commercial performance, and mentor project teams to achieve outstanding safety, quality and delivery results.

This is an opportunity to join one of Australia's most respected contractors while contributing to significant projects that will shape the future of North Queensland infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSEQ requirements.




- Lead project delivery activities to achieve programme, cost and quality objectives.
- Manage contract administration, including contractual obligations, insurances and project management plans.
- Monitor and drive construction programmes and project performance milestones.
- Prepare, review and manage progress claims and financial reporting requirements.
- Oversee procurement activities, subcontractor engagement and contract negotiations.
- Manage project variations, extensions of time (EOTs) and contractual risks.
- Maintain accurate forecasting, budgeting and cost control processes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate project meetings and facilitate effective communication across project teams.
- Support design management and construction planning activities.
- Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Site Engineers and graduate engineers.
- Drive productivity and continuous improvement across project delivery teams.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- A degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience as a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer on major civil infrastructure projects.
- Strong road construction experience, including highways, intersections, pavements, earthworks and associated civil works.




- Experience managing commercial outcomes, project forecasting and contract administration.
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholder relationships.
- A strong understanding of contractual risk management, variations and EOTs.
- Leadership experience with a passion for mentoring and developing engineers.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality project outcomes.
- The ability to be based in or relocate to Townsville, or work on a FIFO basis where suitable.

Why BMD?

At BMD, we're committed to the long-term success of our people. As a privately owned business, we offer unique career opportunities, stability and exposure to some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects.

We offer:

- The opportunity to deliver landmark infrastructure projects across North Queensland.
- Long-term career growth and leadership development opportunities.
- A collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Exposure to complex and technically challenging projects.
- A workplace founded on our values of Family, Empowered, Collaborative and Driven.
- Relocation support may be considered for the right candidate.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a adaptable and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We're a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers

📌 Senior Project Engineer (Sydney)
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